Asbestos is a generic term that describes different forms of natural rock called hydrated mineral silicates.

Health Effects From Exposure to Asbestos

Exposure to asbestos increases your risk of developing lung disease. That risk is made worse by smoking. In general, the greater the exposure to asbestos, the greater the chance of developing harmful health effects. While asbestos is known for its flexibility and fire resistance, it is also known for its harmful properties to the human today including how proven exposure over time can lead to cancer.  For this reason, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned asbestos in the mid 1970s.  Since Asbestos is a fibrous material, it can only be detected with laboratory analysis and requires certification by your roofing contractor for proper removal.

How Can People Be Exposed to Asbestos?

Asbestos fibers may be released into the air by the disturbance of asbestos-containing material during product use, demolition work, building or home maintenance, repair, and remodeling. In general, exposure may occur only when the asbestos-containing material is disturbed or damaged in some way to release particles and fibers into the air.

Disease symptoms may take many years to develop following exposure.

Commercial Roof Systems is a certified asbestos abatement contractor, experienced in safe encapsulation and removal of asbestos material. Commercial Roof Systems will securely isolate affected areas, and will safely remove and dispose of all the compromised materials. We then will replace or renovate the area in a manner that is best for the roof and your business.

Asbestos Abatement is the process through which asbestos containing building materials is evaluated for integrity to determine whether it should be removed or what kind of steps should be taken to minimize the health risks associated with asbestos.  There are numerous federal and state laws when it comes to asbestos contact so choose a contractor who is knowledgeable in the necessary steps for accurate removal procedures. Asbestos Abatement processes can be carried out as follows

Complete Removal

The area or products which contain asbestos related health risk are completely removed from the structure and only should be conducted by and experienced asbestos abatement company

Encapsulation

This is a process by which the asbestos materials are sealed to prevent any further potential health risks.

If you need an assessment of asbestos risk or if you have a known asbestos problem, Commercial Roof Systems

brings the expertise required for an extensive analysis and complete asbestos removal.