Asbestos abatement is the process of identifying, remediating, and removing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from buildings and structures. Exposed ACMs can pose a serious threat to the respiratory health of anyone in the vicinity. By preventing exposure to asbestos materials found in buildings and industrial materials, we help promote safe living and working conditions on your property.
What Is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural mineral that, at one point, was frequently used in construction materials because of its high heat resistance and insulating properties. It was processed into a fiber and added to home and industrial products like insulation, vinyl flooring, textured paints, shingles, siding, generators, ovens, and fire-retardant fabrics. Asbestos was praised for its endless uses and protection against fires.
However, as more people became aware of its health risks, the demand for asbestos halted, and it became a highly restricted substance instead. Asbestos can break down into microscopic fibers that linger in the air for extended periods. When inhaled, the mineral fibers can damage and scar the lining of the lungs and airways. People with increased exposure to airborne asbestos are more likely to suffer from health complications like mesothelioma.
Because of its risks to human health, many countries ban or severely restrict the use of asbestos. That's why there are specific safety measures, like asbestos abatement and testing, to protect people from exposure.
Why is Asbestos Dangerous?
Meibaum Excavation Provides Licensed Asbestos Abatement Services
Meibaum Excavation is a Class-A licensed asbestos abatement and remediation contractor. Give us a call when you're looking for experts you can trust to keep your property safe from asbestos exposure. We view your safety as our number one priority, and we work with you to identify sources of asbestos on your property, safely treat the issue, and prevent future contact with dangerous materials.
Call Meibaum Excavation today at (302) 242-6659 or Contact Us to ask about our asbestos abatement services.