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ASBESTOS TESTING
Since the 90s, asbestos has been banned from use in the construction of buildings. However, older buildings may still contain asbestos, which can pose significant health risks. These risks are especially pronounced during renovations when asbestos fibers may become airborne. If you suspect your home may contain asbestos, the best course of action is to call Calgary Asbestos Abatement Ltd for asbestos testing in Calgary, Banff, and the surrounding areas of Alberta. Testing ensures safety.
Why Asbestos Testing is Essential for Your Health
Asbestos exposure can lead to severe health effects, including life-threatening illnesses. Prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers has been linked to diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Identifying and removing asbestos is crucial to safeguard your health and the well-being of your family or employees. Testing is the first step. By opting for professional asbestos testing, you’re taking an essential step to ensure the air quality in your indoor spaces remains safe and breathable.
When to Test for Asbestos
It’s important to know when to test for asbestos to protect yourself and those around you. Testing is recommended if:
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Your building was constructed before the 1990s.
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You’re planning renovations or demolitions.
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You notice deteriorating building materials, such as crumbling insulation or damaged ceiling tiles.
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You’re buying or selling an older property.
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You’ve detected unusual respiratory symptoms among occupants.
Timely testing can prevent exposure to asbestos in the air, keeping your indoor spaces safe and healthy.
How to Test for Asbestos Safely
Asbestos fibers are microscopic and can remain suspended in the air for long periods, making them easy to inhale. That’s why air quality testing for asbestos is a critical service we offer. This type of testing measures the concentration of airborne asbestos particles, especially in areas where materials have been disturbed or deteriorated. Protect your indoor environment. Regular air quality assessments help ensure your spaces are safe for occupancy and free from harmful contaminants.
How to Test for Asbestos Safely
How to test for asbestos? Leave it to professionals. At Calgary Asbestos Abatement Ltd, we use state-of-the-art equipment and follow stringent safety protocols to identify asbestos in building materials. We collect samples from suspected areas, ensuring minimal disturbance to the environment, and analyze them in accredited labs. This ensures precise results and eliminates the risks associated with DIY methods. Trust experts for safety.
DIY Asbestos Testing Kits
DIY asbestos testing kits may seem like a convenient solution, but they come with significant risks. These kits often lack the precision and accuracy of professional testing. Worse, the process of collecting samples yourself can disturb asbestos fibers, increasing your exposure and the risk of contamination in your home. DIY kits are unreliable. Without the expertise and safety measures professionals use, you might not get conclusive results or could even spread asbestos fibers unintentionally. For accurate, safe results, professional testing is always the better choice.
Where We Perform Asbestos Testing in Calgary
In homes, offices, and other buildings, asbestos can be found just about anywhere. At one time considered the “magic mineral” due to its versatility and durability, asbestos was used in many building and construction materials, including:
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Insulation
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Ceiling and flooring tiles
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Drywall
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Roofing
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Siding
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Textured paints
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Plaster
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Adhesives
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And much more
Because asbestos can be found in so many materials, we perform asbestos testing in every room of your building. We’ll take samples of materials we believe to potentially contain asbestos and test them at an off-site lab. We will call you with the results within your requested turnaround. If your building does contain asbestos, we will discuss your abatement and asbestos removal options at this time.