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Remove Asbestos Worries
Fri 12 Jun 2009 - 13:58
Remove Asbestos Worries
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ply_Plema]Ply Plema
Asbestos is the name given to a range of fibres that have been made into numerous building products over time given their strength, fire-resistance and insulation properties. There is now a campaign to remove asbestos from homes because in recent years it has been found that inhaling asbestos fibres can lead to diseases like lung cancer, pleural plaques and asbestosis.
If you live in a house that has asbestos there's no need for immediate worry. Numerous studies have shown that if left undisturbed and in good condition, asbestos materials are no immediate health risk.
If your home does contain asbestos that's in good condition, here's some tips to keep it that way for years to come.
Watch for environmental damage
Keep an eye on the condition of asbestos materials that are exposed to some kind of natural element. Any material you find in bad condition needs to be repaired or replaced.
Keep guttering and downpipes in good repair
If your house has an asbestos roof it's very important that your downpipes and guttering are in good repair. This is because any rubbish that gets caught in them will likely contain asbestos and will need to be quickly removed, taking care of course.
Water from the tank
If you've got a tank that collects runoff from an asbestos roof you might be wondering if it's ok to drink the water. Yep, it certainly is. But over time the best thing you can do is to replace your asbestos roofing and put filters on your tank taps, just to follow best practice.
Paint your walls
A lot of walls in older houses have asbestos sheeting on them. If this is your home, then make sure the paint is in good condition, and touch up where necessary. A freshly painted asbestos sheet has minimal risks.
It is recommended that you hire asbestos removal contractors for any asbestos work that needs to be done on your home. They have all the right gear to get the job done safely.
For more information on asbestos and how to remove asbestos dangers around your home visit http://www.removing-asbestos.com/how-to-remove-asbestos-worries/how-to-remove-asbestos-worries-altogether/
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