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Asbestos has been known for thousands of years. No one remembers who first figured out that it was a useful sort of rock.
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When was asbestos discovered?
Asbestos is known for a very long time, even the Romans used it.
How was asbestos discovered at Owens corning?
Simple anwer: It wasn't. There are about 5 kinds of asbestos rock. Asbestos occurs in nature and is mined to be used for industrial reasons. By the way, only 1 out of the 5 types of asbestos is cancer-causing.
Safe, Professional Asbestos Removal?
Some states allow home owners to remove asbestos from their residence without the assistance of a professional. Due to the danger level in asbestos exposure the best action to take is to hire a professional who is skilled in asbestos removal. A professional will remove it all in a safe manner and dispose of the asbestos properly. Home improvement companies should ensure that they are well trained in asbestos removal to better keep the family safe. Continual exposure to asbestos in the home can lead to death and is a serious matter when discovered in a home.
Is asbestos a good conductor of electricity?
Yes, asbestos has been used as an electrical insulator in cables, fuse boxes, fuses etc.
What companies offer the service of asbestos removal?
Asbestos is a cancer causing substance which was discovered some 30 years ago so your new home is certainly aged. However, there are several asbestos abatement companies around and you can find a listing of these companies in your local Yellow pages.
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
What is an asbestos square?
An asbestos square is a square of a material that contains asbestos in it.
Difference between asbestos and non asbestos gasket?
The difference between the two is that an asbestos gasket uses asbestos as a reinforcing fiber while a non-asbestos gasket does not.
You purchased a 200year old cottage 2years ago and have just discovered the upstairs is completely lined with asbestos sheeting the enviromental health are putting a prohabition order?
Asbestos sheeting is unlikely to be a health hazard unless you, or someone before you, drilled into it, sawed it, sanded it, etc.
What is asbestos abatement?
Buildings were often built with materials that contained asbestos. Asbestos abatement is the removal of the asbestos, or other treatment such as encapsulation, that will prevent asbestos fibers from being released into the air.
Where can one find information on asbestos services?
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
What is an Asbestos leak?
There is no such thing as an asbestos leak, unless you have a container of asbestos and the container is leaking.
