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FeaturesAsbestos, Vermiculite Abatement & Hazardous Materials 

Asbestos, Vermiculite and other hazardous materials constitute very threatening naturally-occurring minerals, that must be handled carefully or avoided altogether. They are harmful to the wellbeing of your property when the fibres are dispersed through the air, leading to serious airborne diseases and health issues.

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Hazardous Materials AbatementWhen is Asbestos, Vermiculite and others a Hazard?

Asbestos, Vermiculite and other hazardous materials constitute very threatening naturally-occurring minerals, that must be handled carefully or avoided altogether. They are harmful to the wellbeing of man when the fibers are dispersed through the air, leading to serious airborne diseases. This points out that asbestos should be treated with utmost care since when disturbed, it can infiltrate the air and can then be inhaled. This leads to serious lung-related diseases.
For example, inhaling asbestos can cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. An important thing to note is that the risk of getting any of these diseases is proportional to the number of fibers you take in from the poisoned air. Smokers are also at a higher risk of getting lung cancer when they are continuously exposed to asbestos. 
The downside is that the symptoms of these diseases stay latent till up to 20- 30 years after the first asbestos exposure. It is a bummer!

Vermiculite, on the other hand, has not been proven to be a health threat. However, in many cases, vermiculite insulation usually contains asbestos fibers which are. Also, one common way of asbestos propagates is when vermiculite-based products are contaminated with them, during extraction or when they are getting distributed to companies.

We also offer Asbestos & hazardous materials testing services!

Our fully certified environmental services offer testing and certified lab analysis for asbestos, lead in paint and other hazardous materials. It is recommended that you proactively cut down the risk of exposure, by involving a professional testing service. Our certified professionals will evaluate the amount of asbestos or other hazards before you begin any of the following activities:

  • Renovation or remodeling
  • Demolitions
  • Fixings or additions.

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Asbestos and Vermiculite RemovalWhat Else to Know About the Asbestos or Vermiculite

Asbestos was popularly used in insulation materials for building construction carried out before 1990. This was a common practice. As a consequence of this, many buildings constructed around that time still contain asbestos, therefore is a need for expert removal when and remodeling job is to be done on such buildings. In cases where asbestos is found in your residence, it is a healthy and recommended practice to use the services of a qualified Toronto and Southern Ontario asbestos removal professional to carefully get rid of them, before you commence any work on your apartment.
You should never try removing asbestos on your own because you may disturb them and in so doing, release them into the air. Doing this invariably exposes you and your household to the health hazards associated with that.

In Toronto, the regulation mandate you to get a Designated Substance Survey (DSS) before you begin demolition, construction, or renovation project in Ontario. To get asbestos removed from your house, licensed professionals provide comprehensive and correct reports that test for a range of substances, including asbestos. This ensures your construction is safe to proceed. They also use technologically-advanced testing equipment and effective procedures to trace and remove even minute speck of asbestos. You can rest assured that your home is asbestos-free, once the job is completed.

In a nutshell, reach out to Southern Ontario and Toronto asbestos or vermiculite removal professionals who possess the right technical know-how and training to get rid of asbestos from your house.

Mold RemovalTips on Removing the Vermiculite in your Attic Insulation

It is recommended that you use the service of a Toronto asbestos removal professional with adequate experience in asbestos removal. Before you employ one, ensure they are qualified and have a good track record of successful jobs. Also, ensure they have an insurance policy that covers the kind of asbestos removal they’ll be doing. The professional you are to work with needs to be well knowledgeable of the concise steps that should be taken to ensure that:

  • Dust particles are taken care of
  • The right protective wears and kits and tools necessary and specific for the kind of removal needed to do are used.
  • The workspace is adequately tidied and the waste gets rid of.

Asbestos may be present in your attic if you have vermiculite-based insulation in it. It is safe not to disturb vermiculite-based attic insulation or try removing it by yourself. This is because you risk scattering and dispersing it into the air. As a healthy way of handling such materials, make sure:

  • Children are not allowed in a place that has an attic.
  • You do not store things or regularly visit the place where it is, to avoid disturbing them.
  • You employ the services of trained asbestos removal experts if you intend to renovate or reconstruct it. They have the best procedures for going about that, coupled with their experience of handling it over time.
  • All cracks and holes in the ceiling of the room or basement are covered before insulation begins.
  • Caulking is employed for light fixtures and an attic room hatch is used to shield against insulation from collapsing and contaminating other areas in the apartment.

If in your home you have vermiculite-based insulation in your attic, some can have dropped inside your wall surface over time. Due to this, you must ensure you secure fractures and cracks with caulking around:

  • Door frames and windows
  • Baseboards and along walls
  • Around electrical fixtures 

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