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What is asbestos-cement cladding?
Asbestos cladding is a general construction sheeting formed from the mixture of a natural cement and asbestos. It makes a good weather proofing material at low cost. The asbestos content could be as high as 30% Chrysotile (White asbestos). Some cladding sheets have been found with smaller levels of Blue and Brown asbestos or a mixture of all three.
What is asbestos cement?
Asbestos cladding is a general construction sheeting formed from the mixture of a natural cement and asbestos. It makes a good weather proofing material at low cost. The asbestos content could be as high as 30% Chrysotile (White asbestos). Some cladding sheets have been found with smaller levels of Blue and Brown asbestos or a mixture of all three.
Why do aliens love asbestos attorney mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, usually contracted by exposure to asbestos. Your question makes no sense, as currently phrased.
When did James Hardie stop using asbestos?
James Hardie used asbestos in Hardiplank in Australia up until about 1981.
Have found asbestos in your house are you responsible for the removal of the asbestos is the mortgage company responsible?
Unless the seller of the house offered you an assertion that there was no asbestos there, or local law says otherwise, you are responsible for any problems created by the presence of asbestos. The mortgage company gave you a loan, they have no responsibility for cleaning up asbestos.
What makes an asbestos material non-friable?
Non-friable asbestos materials are bound together with a binding agent, making them less likely to release asbestos fibers into the air when left undisturbed. These materials are generally considered safer than friable asbestos materials which can easily crumble and release fibers into the air.
What makes an asbestos material friable?
An asbestos material is considered friable when it can be easily crumbled or reduced to powder with hand pressure. This typically occurs when the material is damaged, deteriorated, or disturbed, releasing asbestos fibers into the air where they can be inhaled and pose a health risk.
Is Silica a form of Asbestos?
Asbestos is a form of silica only in the broadest sense. It is a silicate of specific composition and with a specific geological history that makes it able to cleave into fibrous fragments.
Is it safe to cover up intact asbestos flooring?
No
Why isn't asbestos used much in the U.S. today?
Asbestos has been found to cause cancer, so it is no longer used in construction.
Where can I find asbestos testing services in my area?
You can probably look up testers in the phone book, either under Asbestos Testing, Environmental Services, Inspection, etc. There are many asbestos testing services in most areas. Try a search in Google for asbestos testing in your area.
What are some of the symptoms of asbestos poisoning?
Asbestos poisoning is a serious health risk. There are a number of symptoms associated with asbestos poisoning. Some of the symptoms are chest pain, coughing, coughing up mucous, and loss of appetite. Asbestos poisoning may lead to a type of cancer called Mesothelioma.
