Asbestos is a construction material that, up until 1989, was an integral part of constructing homes and buildings in Canada. Awareness of the harmful effects of Asbestos only truly came to light in North America when the US went through a federal process to eradicate the use of any type of Asbestos in construction sites in any shape or form, thus making Canadians more wary of the product. Asbestos is an insulator, has good fire protection properties, has tensile strength, and is resistant to chemical erosion; with all of these benefits attributed to the material, it was quite a shock when it was discovered that Asbestos caused several types of cancer, such as mesothelioma (cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and stomach) and lung cancer, as well as other diseases such as asbestosis and pleural thickening. One can be affected for up to a decade and then the symptoms may show itself as the diseases develop. To increase Asbestos awareness is only the first step for A&D Demolition and Asbestos; our goal is to get rid of the problem itself.
The removal of Asbestos takes a lot of time and strength, with precise techniques being implemented to not only fully remove the material but to dispose of it in a proper manner. To detect Asbestos in itself is difficult since it is usually mixed with other materials, thus where the experience aspect of being able to recognize the material in difficult settings. To be as environmentally friendly as possible is also A&D Demolition and Asbestos’ goal since it is registered as “hazardous waste” that must be assigned to designated landfills.
Asbestos awareness is crucial for all residents residing in homes built before 1989, especially if a demolition or renovation project is occurring. The removal of Asbestos from your property as well as handling any disposals should be left in our professional and effective hands. For more information or questions feel free to contact any of our professionals.