You’ve found asbestos materials present in your home or commercial property. What should you do to about it?You have several options: removal, encapsulation, or letting them be. Making the right choice in this matter is crucial, because air born asbestos fibers can be inhaled and lead to serious health problems like mesothelioma and lung cancer.
In fact, the way known to contract mesothelioma cancer is through asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a long latency, often taking 20-30 years for symptoms to appear.
Because of health risks, asbestos removal companies must take necessary precautions. Their work must be certified and is regulated by the state. Instead of removal, some owners chose encapsulation. This is an option which involves properly securing the asbestos material behind a barrier, and is not illegal for homeowners to do themselves (however, it is very highly not recommended because of the health risks).
When deciding between removal and encapsulation, cost should be secondary to safety. You should ask yourself several questions, such as: is the asbestos material stable enough to be safely encapsulated?
Once that work has been done, will you have to frequently check it to ensure that no asbestos fibers are becoming airborne? You will want to know if the asbestos will have to be removed a later date even if you contain it now. This knowledge might help you decide which method is the right one for you.
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