Asbestos Remediation
AAC Environmental offers first-rate asbestos testing and asbestos removal services to ensure these issues are resolved. Whether you need an asbestos inspector for your work or home property, we will be there promptly and complete your testing concisely and in a timely manner. If we happen to detect a large amount of fibers on your property, we will advise you to take advantage of our asbestos remediation assistance to eliminate them.
- Removal of vermiculite
- Floor tile and mastic
- Transite shingles and siding
- Demolition
- Inspection
- Pipe insulation
- Fittings
- Duct seam tape
- Boiler insulation
- Encapsulation
- Testing
What is Asbestos?
According to the U.S. Department of Health, asbestos is considered a human carcinogen, which is defined as a substance that causes cancer. Studies have shown that those who have been exposed to large amounts of asbestos have developed diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Unfortunately, everyone is exposed to asbestos fibers at some point in their lives. Fibers floating around in the air, soil, and water are unavoidable. Unless breathed in on a daily basis in a home or workplace, many have avoided ill effects. It is still vital though, to make sure that you go through an asbestos testing to ensure that there are not an abundance of fibers that you may be exposed to.
We specialize in Asbestos Removal
IICRC-Certified Technicians
Follows EPA and OSHA Guidelines for Asbestos Removal
Safe and Complete Asbestos Abatement
Protect Your Family’s Health from Airborne Asbestos Fibers
The Most Trusted Name for Abestos Testing & Removal Services in Southern and Central Wisconsin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous, silicate mineral. It is composed of flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity, and corrosion, making it highly useful in commercial and industrial applications. Unfortunately, asbestos is also highly toxic, and exposure can cause many serious health conditions. Asbestos is found and can be mined naturally all over the world. It can be found on its own or as a contaminant in other minerals such as talc and vermiculite. There are six different types of asbestos that fall into two different categories: amphibole and serpentine.
When was asbestos used, and what was it for?
Because of its vast array of applications, asbestos has been used as long as humans have existed—archaeologists have found evidence of asbestos being used to strengthen ceramic pots as far back as the Stone Age! Modern asbestos manufacturing, however, became a prosperous industry in the late 1800s at the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Asbestos was commonly used in construction and automobile manufacturing, particularly in the United States. Common asbestos-containing products are:
- Cement
- Electrical Insulation
- Flooring and Roofing
- Thermal Insulation
- Gaskets and Packing Materials
- Spray-on Fire Retardant
While as of 2005, asbestos was banned throughout the European Union, there is still no asbestos ban in the United States. The health risks of asbestos have been well known since at least the 1930s, but the federal government did not pass any legislation limiting exposure until the 1970s. Currently, asbestos use in the US is allowed but heavily regulated.
Why is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is dangerous for several reasons. The first is that you won’t know if you’ve been exposed to it. It won’t cause itchy skin, coughing, or scratchy throats – there are no immediately obvious indications of exposure because the fibers are too small to see, feel, or taste.
Because the fibers of asbestos are so small, they travel deep into the lungs when inhaled and lodge in the lung tissue, causing serious disease and even death. Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing:
- Lung Cancer
- Asbestosis
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Effusions
- Other cancers
What is asbestos abatement?
Asbestos abatement refers to the procedures designed to control the release of dangerous asbestos fibers from materials that contain asbestos. Abatement is utilized when there is a high risk of releasing fibers, such as during material removal, encapsulation, or repair. Proper abatement is essential for the protection of both workers and building inhabitants. The abated area will be sealed off, and a special vacuum designed just for asbestos containment will be used to clean up during and after asbestos removal.