Asbestos was used in homes and other buildings in the late 19th century. It was ideal at the time because it was good for soundproofing, had a decent tensile strength, and was pretty much resistant to heat, electrical and chemical damage. We now know that asbestos can be very harmful to your health, as it has been known to cause malignant lung cancer Wholesale Vans Old Skool China , forms of pneumonia and other rare cancers.
So, if you find asbestos in your home, or if you think your home may have asbestos what should you do?
The Effects
Asbestos releases particles when it is cut, drilled, broken or moved in any way. These particles are the most dangerous part about asbestos Wholesale Kids Vans Old Skool , if they are breathed in you can get very sick. If you are conducting renovations or anything of the sort, you should investigate to see if you have asbestos in your home.
Locate the culprit
Asbestos is found in blown insulation, on ducting around furnaces, water tanks that were made before 1980, plus popcorn textured coatings on ceilings and in drywall compound Wholesale Womens Vans Old Skool , lathe and plaster on walls. It is also sometimes found in vinyl composition tile and linoleum flooring.
Leave it alone
If you are unsure if you may or may not have asbestos in your home, the best thing to do is leave it alone until you are sure. In this case, it is definitely better to be safe than sorry, so follow the next two steps before you start renovating.
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