A Brief Overview of Safe Asbestos Cement Roof Removal

To start with, you should know about the health hazards of asbestos exposure and the benefits of asbestos cement roof removal. There is no reason to believe that asbestos poses continual danger. The fact is when it is disturbed it releases the fibers in the air that has the health risks. Even then your body has the power of natural defense due to the immune system to remove these fibers by coughing. But some of it may remain in the air. Depending on the level of exposure and how much you retain, you will face a lot of health issues that ranges from Asbestosis, a chronic lung disease, to Mesothelioma which is the outer lung lining cancer.

The primary benefit of asbestos removal is to make your home a safer and healthier place to live in. But it is always advised that you hire a professional company for asbestos removal as there are several safety issues inherent to this process.

Different Types of It

Next you should know about the different types of asbestos that causes health issues and these include:

1. Chrysotile which is commonly known as white asbestos is mostly found in homes and especially in the garages. You can easily identify it by its flexible yet string structure and by the grey and white color.

2. Amosite is commonly known as brown asbestos and is used in building construction especially for thermal insulation.

3. Crocidolite is the blue asbestos and is rarely found only in Southern Africa. This type of asbestos is used for very high temperature applications and it resembles textile materials.

If you are unsure about asbestos presence in your house that is built before 2000, you should call a reliable and certified asbestos surveyor for an inspection to know the time and need for asbestos cement roof removal.

Hiring A Certified Specialist

It is very important that you hire only a government certified asbestos specialist for inspection or for asbestos cement roof removal. This is an extremely dangerous job and is certainly not a DIY process. The cost of asbestos removal is quite high and therefore people skip it often or hire cheap and non-certified people and put the life of their family at huge risk. As per the guidelines of The Control of Asbestos Regulations you should hire only qualified and certified surveyor and remover. Check for the following accreditations and certificates to be sure:

1. HSE License for asbestos removal

2. BOHS P402 Standard

3. Hazardous Waste Carriers License for asbestos disposal and transport reasons

4. Use of only UKAS accredited lab for assessment of samples

You can also contact the local council for any guidance to fill up the form correctly for hiring such professionals. You can have a safe removal without weakening of your roof tile or any other damages caused to your property during the process.

Safety Measures to be Followed

The professionals will follow proper safety measures during the asbestos cement roof removal process to eliminate any health hazards. Remember, any lacuna can result in legal fines and even lawsuits. The safety measures are as under:

1. The area must be properly dampened to prevent the disturbance and release of asbestos fibers in the air

2. Everything should be properly covered with polythene sheet to avoid any chances of contamination and this will also help in safe and fast disposal as the asbestos particles will fall on the sheet

3. The air conditioning and heating vents must be turned off to prevent any accumulation of asbestos dust in these

4. Relocate your family and pet before the job commences and place a warning sign

Finally, the pro will make sure that the disposal is made soon after the removal as per the set standards.