Where Could Asbestos Be Inside Your San Luis Obispo Home?
The presence of asbestos in and around your home is very real, which is why being informed about this hazardous material is the first step towards asbestos abatement in San Luis Obispo. The safest thing to do is to contact a professional asbestos removal company. It is best to do tests before you consider any remodeling projects because this can eliminate any asbestos before it enters your body. Here are some of the places where asbestos usually turns up.
Floors
Asbestos is durable and flame resistant, which is why it usually turns up in flooring – such as vinyl flooring and tiles – that needs to be strong enough to withhold a high volume of daily traffic. For example, our San Diego team worked on a hotel built in 2007 and its vinyl flooring was found to contain asbestos, so age has no restrictions even though that is the common misconception. Before you replace your tiles, try an inspection from your local abatement company, such as CVE Corp. to check them for the presence of the material first.
Home Insulation
This is, surprisingly, one of the most common places for asbestos-containing materials on account of the fact that the mineral is heat resistant, cheap, and durable. For older homes, it was often the perfect insulation, which is why an experienced professional should be consulted before you remove your insulation. Asbestos is often found wrapped around heating ducts and pipes near the water heaters.
Ceilings, Walls, and Roof
Asbestos has been detected in roofing shingles as well as siding, on account of its heat-resistant properties that make it so attractive to roofing manufacturers. In roofs, it is also often found in mastic as well. Drywall and the joint compound is the more frequently found location for asbestos as well. It has also been found in popcorn ceilings and textured walls; which is why these should only be removed by a professional asbestos abatement company
Your Wallpaper
It isn’t the paper itself, of course, but the adhesives used for it are known to contain asbestos. Removing wallpaper could disturb the material, exposing everyone in your home to it. It is always advisable to get a certified asbestos abatement company in San Luis Obispo to examine your wallpaper before any remodeling project.
Asbestos Abatement in San Luis Obispo
Asbestos can be in many places in and around your home, but being informed can eliminate any cause for alarm. If you need help with disposal or more information on asbestos abatement in San Luis Obispo, get in touch with CVE today and schedule a free inspection.