Originally marketed for its fire-resistant and insulation-rich properties, asbestos once enjoyed solid popularity in construction. This tough mineral was extensively used until the 1990s as a cheap insulator before everyone learned about its dangers lurking beneath.
Unfortunately, when fibers of asbestos are released into the air, the environment becomes incredibly dangerous for humans and pets. Prolonged exposure to these tiny enemies can result in serious health conditions such as mesothelioma and lung cancer.
Can You Remove Asbestos Yourself?
Feeling handy enough to get rid of asbestos yourself? The braver homeowners among us might be tempted to roll their sleeves up and handle this challenge for cost-saving purposes. However, as tempting as it sounds, the idea is better left on paper.
Attempting a DIY job on asbestos removal could be risky business, given its toxic nature and strict rules around its disposal. Not adhering to regulations in Vancouver can not only invite heavy fines but also put public health at unnecessary risk from improperly discarded materials.
Securing Expert Assistance for Asbestos Removal
When considering asbestos abatement for your home, hiring professional experts is critical. Specialized services offered by reliable contractors like Vancouver Asbestos Removal™ adhere strictly to regulated norms, thereby providing safe and effective solutions.
Our trained professionals initially perform a comprehensive inspection of the property before commencement of any work. This helps identify areas where asbestos might lurk unbeknownst, such as drywall components, ceilings, basements, etc. Only after establishing proper containment protocols does actual abatement commence, ensuring the controlled release and eradication of these harmful fibers.
Contact Vancouver Asbestos Removal™ today for assistance. Our broad-spectrum expertise, including asbestos mitigation services, ensures thorough and secure elimination.
Vancouver Asbestos Removal™ is a hazardous materials removal company servicing both residential homes and commercial spaces.
Our areas of expertise include but are not limited to, asbestos abatement mold remediation, dry ice blasting, building demolition, general demolition, insulation extraction, and decontamination services.
Mesothelioma disease from Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart caused by Asbestos. It is very hard to diagnose, and many patients are misdiagnosed at first. Individuals who begin to experience mesothelioma symptoms should seek medical attention right away. The biggest concern mesothelioma is that can arise both from the visceral and parietal peritoneum. It is diagnosed in advanced stages in most cases, and it often takes considerable time to arrive at the correct diagnosis, as the mean symptoms-to-diagnosis time reported is 122 days.
The most frequently reported initial symptoms are:
- abdominal pain
- anorexia
- marked weight loss
- ascites
Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin lining surrounding the lung and this disease is almost always fatal, often within a few months of diagnosis.
Mesothelioma Threat to Health
The scary part about this illness is that mesothelioma has a much longer latency period compared with lung cancer (40 years versus 15-20 years), and mesothelioma is therefore likely to be found among workers who were first exposed to asbestos at an early age. Mesothelioma is always fatal. Mesothelioma has also been found in individuals who were exposed to asbestos only once decades earlier.
Exposure to asbestos has also been associated with an increased incidence of esophageal, kidney, laryngeal, pharyngeal, and buccal cavity cancers. As with other known chronic occupational diseases, a disease associated with asbestos generally appears about twenty years following the first occurrence of exposure.
Vancouver Asbestos Removal offers these services:
- Asbestos Testing
- Asbestos Removal
- Mold (Mould) Removal
- Lead Removal
- Insulation Removal & Replacement
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