Asbestos testing is a procedure used to detect the presence of asbestos in a material that may contain it. It’s important to perform an asbestos test when you’re planning to renovate or buy/sell a home built between 1920 and 1985. Indeed, during these years, asbestos-containing materials were widely used by contractors due to their ease of installation, fire-retardant and insulating properties. However, it has been proven that exposure to asbestos poses risks to your health. That’s why it’s important, if you suspect asbestos, to have it tested as soon as possible, so you can plan your renovations properly, whether it’s during a real estate transaction or simply to renovate your home.
Are you looking for reliable, professional asbestos testing to ensure the safety of your environment? Look no further! Our asbestos testing services are designed to meet your needs for accurate detection and proper management of asbestos. Contact our asbestos testing specialists in Longueuil, Montreal and Laval today at 514-400-9946 and learn more about asbestos testing, asbestos removal, and vermiculite removal.
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How do I know if my home is more at risk of having asbestos?
To determine if your house has an increased risk of having asbestos, you can consider several factors, such as the age of the house. If the house was built before the late 1980s, there is a higher chance that the materials and/or attic insulation contain asbestos. Furthermore, depending on the types of materials used, you may find stucco walls or ceilings, plaster on lath, and vinyl tiles predominantly. Asbestos can also be found in attic insulation, subfloors, and pipes of heating systems. Finally, although it may be difficult to know in certain situations, the history of renovations and repairs can also indicate whether any work has been done despite the age of the house.
If you have concerns about the presence of asbestos in your home, it’s a good idea to call on qualified asbestos professionals like RenovA+ Decontamination to carry out a thorough evaluation. And if necessary, a free estimate on the price of asbestos removal or vermiculite removal. Contact us now at 514-400-9946 to arrange an asbestos test in Longueuil, Montreal and Laval!
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Frequently asked questions about asbestos testing:
If you don’t touch a material containing asbestos, it is not dangerous because asbestos is found in the dust of the material, so it will not release dust into the air. However, these materials are friable, meaning they can easily crumble, and when disturbed, they can pose a health risk by releasing a significant amount of dust, including asbestos particles. Additionally, some banks may refuse to lend to a potential buyer, and some insurance companies may not insure the property until a vermiculite or asbestos test is conducted.
Vermiculite testing is essential to certify the presence or absence of asbestos in the sample analyzed. However, the way the sample is taken plays a crucial role. If the sample is poorly taken, or mixed with other samples in the same bag, the result is likely to be a false negative. That’s why it’s always preferable to have a professional perform the sampling. In addition, the analysis requires a minimum of three samples to be analyzed successively. If the first sample detects traces of asbestos, the analysis is interrupted, and a report will indicate that the vermiculite contains asbestos. On the other hand, if no traces of asbestos are detected, the other samples will also be analyzed. If the analysis of the third sample detects asbestos, the analysis will conclude that asbestos is present throughout the vermiculite. If not, the vermiculite test will state that there is no asbestos in the three samples analyzed. It’s important to note that there’s no guarantee that a fourth or fifth sample would have given a positive result. That’s why it’s not possible to certify with 100% certainty that an attic contains no asbestos, despite an analysis.
There are several materials that may contain asbestos and were installed between the 1920s and the 1985s. Here are a few of the most common:
– Stucco (wall finishing)
– Plaster on lath // Joint compound on gypsum
– Vinyl and acoustic tiles
– Vermiculite insulation
– Insulating sheathing around pipes / furnace or insulating board above a furnace
– Certain types of exterior siding
If you have any of these materials in your home dating from 1985 or earlier, contact us for sample analysis at 514-400-9946!
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