Asbestos
Residential & Commercial Asbestos Removal Experts
Demstos offers asbestos removal services for residential and commercial properties in Quebec, Canada.
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral frequently used for construction projects due to its flame resistance and the strength of microscopic fibers, which, when exposed to, can turn into a severe health hazard, such as cancer or lung damage, and scarring.
Asbestos can be found in:
It can also cause lung damage when inhaled, and its fibers can cause scarring in your lungs that cannot be fixed.
Asbestos Exposure
You are in an alarming danger of being exposed to asbestos during:
While breaking down the house during remodeling or renovating, you may get exposed to its fibers.
What You can Do
In case of asbestos exposure, you are advised to take immediate below-mentioned actions:
EPA Approved Inspection
You can hire an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved, officially trained professional to inspect your home for asbestos.
For homeowners, you can treat asbestos fibers with a sealing agent that will bind them together through encapsulation or cover the exposed space with an enclosure method to keep its fibers wrapped and unexposed.
Be careful while working with an asbestos professional and doing structural work in your home to keep your loved ones away from imminent harm.
Dangers of Asbestos
You increase your risk of catching deadly diseases if exposed to the fibers for long, like