Asbestos is a mineral that has been used for over a century to make fire-resistant building materials. One of the building materials, which sometimes contain asbestos can be found on the roof of many old houses: tile. Because exposure to asbestos can cause cancer, many homeowners are worried about the safety of asbestos shingles on the roof.
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If the asbestos tile in good condition (ie, not broken or damaged in some way), they are usually considered safe. Only when the asbestos shingles are in poor condition so that they can release asbestos fibers in the air.
Removal of asbestos shingles
Because asbestos removal work that is not true in itself increase the likelihood for the release of asbestos fibers in the air, you must hire a licensed asbestos professionals to take control of the project.
Damaged asbestos tile
If the asbestos shingles on your house is damaged, do not let anyone but trained professionals to access, touch or walk on the roof. Call a professional asbestos as soon as possible to cover the area and prevent further release of asbestos fibers.
Composition shingles
Including asbestos shingle roofing material, usually consisting of less than 30 percent asbestos. Herpes zoster is often made of Transite asbestos, a material consisting of Portland cement and asbestos and other materials, filler.
Long-term effects on health
Exposure to asbestos, even in small amounts, can cause lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pleural plaques, mesothelioma and other cancers. This increases the risk to health if a person is also a smoker.
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