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People think of their homes as a place to shelter them from the outside world. A home is meant to make a person feel safe and provide refuge from the threats of the outside world. Unfortunately, many homes, particularly those built prior to 1985, have a threat contained within their walls. Asbestos is a product that has been used in a wide variety of contexts since its strength and other properties were first discovered. Now that it is there, removing it from a home can be a costly and potentially dangerous procedure. The first step to removing asbestos from a home is to check to make sure asbestos is really there. If a home has popcorn ceilings, it is not safe to assume they contain asbestos. Many do but not all of the popcorn ceilings that were installed contain asbestos. To check that there is actually asbestos present, taking a sample of the suspected area is necessary. This must then be sent to a lab to confirm or deny the presence of the substance. After it has been confirmed by a lab that there is indeed asbestos in the structure, it is time to check all of the rules regarding removal. There may be specific local rules that must be followed in order to remove the asbestos properly. Not following the rules could result in fines or an unsafe job being done. Next, it is time to find an experienced, licensed individual to remove the asbestos. Asbestos removal is not a do it yourself project that can be done in a weekend. It is an intricate process that must be done correctly or else the deadly fibers can get all over the house. When the contractors arrive to start, they are likely to seal off the affected room completely. They will then don multiple layers of clothing and set about the process of scraping whatever contains the material from wherever it is in the room. If the ceiling is affected, the process could take a little longer since it is harder to work on a ceiling than it is on a floor or wall. Once the contractor or removal company is done, it is important to have the room re-tested for asbestos. While the contractor or removal company probably did an excellent job, there might be some fibers that were missed during the process. Rather than live for years inhaling the fibers, it is better to have the quality of the air checked after removal has been completed.
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