Asbestos exposure, you need to know about it:

Asbestos can be a confusing subject for homeowners to talk about, which can make things scary when they finally suspect it’s in their homes. Asbestos is extremely dangerous to your health and, more often than not, homeowners don't know when, how or why they should look for it.

Luckily, our asbestos and mold removal experts at Masters Remediation Services have the experience necessary to answer the most commonly asked questions our clients have about asbestos removal and how to permanently keep it out of their homes. Let's take a look at the answers to some of those questions and discover why it’s important to remove asbestos from the home professionally and as soon as possible.

What Is Asbestos?

Asbestos, a naturally occuring cluster of fibrous crystals, sucks in heat that circulates around spaces, like the rooms in your home. Since asbestos is so good at absorbing heat, home builders used to use it as insulation around pipes or between walls. However, later research has proven that when asbestos becomes dislodged in the areas it's been placed, it can release highly dangerous chemicals into the air that can be dangerous to breathe in.

Asbestos can easily release toxic dust into the air in your room if it’s disturbed, so don’t try to remove asbestos crystals yourself if you suspect it’s somewhere in your home. It’s important to have asbestos testing conducted by certified asbestos removal professionals like those at Masters Remediation Services to safely confirm and remove the presence of asbestos. 

How Much Asbestos Is Harmful?

The fibers that dislodge from asbestos crystals can immediately release harmful dust into the air, which is very dangerous even in small amounts. Toxic dust released from asbestos clusters can become trapped inside your lungs and cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma over time. 

It's important that you contact asbestos removal professionals to get an asbestos inspection to ensure you and your family are safe from asbestos exposure.

What Are The Common Signs and Symptoms Of Asbestos Exposure?

People who have had long-term exposure to fibrous asbestos crystals typically exhibit common asbestosis symptoms within 20 to 30 years. It's common to risk exposure to forms of asbestos insulation in places such as older attics or garages. The most common signs of asbestosis include enlarged portions of the face and neck, trouble breathing and swallowing and loss of appetite, which are all also symptoms associated with pleural mesothelioma. 

If you suspect asbestos is lingering somewhere in your home, don't try to remove it yourself. Contact our team of asbestos removal professionals like the ones at Masters Remediation Services to confirm the presence of asbestos in your house and safely remove it without putting you or your family's health at risk.

How Can You Protect Yourself From Asbestos Exposure?

Don't panic if you think there's asbestos in your home. 

First, look for any noticable signs of abrasions of water damage that are likely to release toxic dust from asbestos fibers into the air. One you've confirmed that there are locations that may contain asbestos, contact an accredited asbestos removal professional that can remove your asbestos without disturbing it. This will prevent the release of more harmful dust into the air.

Contact Masters Remediation Services

You don’t want to take any chances with your health when it comes to removing asbestos from your home. If you suspect there are build-ups of asbestos crystals in your home, don’t try to remove them yourself. Contact our team of asbestos removal professionals at Masters Remediation Services to get the job done.

For immediate assistance with asbestos removal in your home, book an appointment with our team by calling us at 604-838-8808 or learn more about our asbestos removal services by visiting our About Us page.