Assessing The Real Dangers Of Chicago Asbestos At Home And At School

الثلاثاء، 4 أبريل 2017

By Jose Hall


Most Chicago Illinois residents would be extremely disturbed to find out that there is cancer causing material embedded in the walls of their family homes. Lawyers frequently run television ads urging viewers to contact their offices if they or loved ones have gotten cancer and died after being exposed to powerful minerals that were widely used until the late nineteen eighties when they began to be phased out. They were not entirely banned until 2003. If you have concerns about your safety, you should do some research about how much risk Chicago asbestos may pose.

One of the first things most homeowners want to know is how to detect the presence of this material. This may be difficult to do without hiring a professional to inspect your ceilings, walls, floors, and heat and air systems. If your kitchen and bathrooms have vinyl floors, there may be some of the mineral in the tiles or on the tile backing. Older homes sometimes have pipes coated with a silicate material. Insulation is the most obvious place where homeowners expect to find a problem, especially during a remodeling job.

Property owners are very concerned about the health and well being of their families. They want to clearly understand the risks associated with this material. Most professionals say that, if the mineral is left alone, it should not be a cause for concern. Homes kept in good condition rarely pose a problem. It is only when the material gets into the air, where it can be inhaled, that it becomes a danger.

Anyone planning a renovation needs to take care when removing wall coverings such as paneling or sheet rock. If you find the material, you should not try to handle it yourself. You need to get in touch with a trained and certified professional to assess the situation and advise you as to how to proceed.

Some home buyers believe vermiculite insulation in a home should be removed before a purchase. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends leaving the insulation undisturbed. It should not be an issue as long as the fibers are contained within the walls, and there is no chance of the fibers becoming airborne. If you decide you are uncomfortable with the mineral in your home, you should hire a trained professional to remove it.

Unfortunately many public schools throughout the country were built when this material was routinely used. Concerned parents want to understand how much risk their children are facing every day. They should know they have the right to request a copy of the school district's management plan. This report will tell them if the material is present, where it is, and how the officials are managing it.

Some homeowners refuse to live in a house where the material is present no matter how small the possible danger. Removing it can be tricky and should only be handled by trained professionals. Leaving it alone can be much safer than trying to remove it.

Exposure to dangerous minerals and materials obviously concerns everyone. With proper management however, people can live in close proximity to these carcinogens safely.




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