Mesothelioma
Is there a good or safe way to remove asbestos that insulates pipes leading from your boiler / heater?
I know you have to have a company in hazmat suits come out and they seal the area off and work with a machine that draws in the air and fibers, but isn't there still some residue in the air and on things that can be dangerous? I'm worried I should sell the house and not live here myself during or after the renovation. I'm worried about mesothelioma... lung cancer from inhaling bits of asbestos. So far, I've just not touched the asbestos... hoping not stirring it up would be safer, but now I have problems with my boiler and will have to have it replaced, which means dealing with the asbestos problem. sigh.
Public Comments
- When the team is finished the air is checked , and if there is residual amounts they continue until it is safe and clear. That is what they do and there are no better people to do it. You could never even come close to what they do.
- the company reasures you there will not be any spores left in the air to harm you why don't you call the hazmat company and talk to them and let them ease your mind millions of people have gotton this done.go easy on yourself and if you deside to sell your house so be it.
- Listen to Talon. Trust the experts, and follow their recommendations. They know what they're doing and won't allow anything to happen which would endanger you in any way. Just make sure whoever you hire to do the work is fully licensed AND trained.
- Asbestos is a problem when it is "disturbed". If you don't mess with it, and if it is not flaculant, that is fluffy and falling apart, then it isn't a danger. The guys who remove it wet it so it doesn't get airborne. Asbestos is dangerous but not that dangerous.
- Asbestos is nasty, nasty stuff if it gets airborne, so this is definitely not a material you want to take chances with. Your mitigation contractor can advise you as to whether or not you should find other lodging while the work goes on. Here's what you need to know about asbestos and asbestos cleanup: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,202235,00.html?xid=yahoo-answers&partner=yes
