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Both radon and asbestos are able to cause cancer if a person has sufficient exposure. And they are both made of matter. Beyond that, these two materials have no similarity at all.

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What equipment would I need for radon testing?

You need a radon detector to perform radon testing. Essentially it's a geiger counter. Radon is radioactive and you locate it just the same way. Many radon alarms are available for areas where Radon is a problem. You would need a radon detector for radon testing. You can purchase one from amazon.com for $130 shipped. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CEAY64


What is the one main function of asbestos?

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What is the connection between an air ejector and asbestos?

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How unsafe is an asbestos exterior on a house?

Asbestos exteriors on houses is usually in the form of asbestos cement or similar hard materials. The asbestos fibers in such materials is "encapsulated" and cannot be released into the environment unless the material is crushed or turned to dust in some other way, as, for example, by drilling or saw cutting. The only way asbestos can be harmful is if it gets into the body. The only way asbestos from asbestos concrete can get into the body is if it is released by turning the concrete material into some form of dust. Therefore, as long as you do not drill, cut, sand or otherwise break it up the material it is not a hazard. There is also the issue of what happens as the weather erodes the material. Tests on asbestos-concrete barn roofs in France some 20 years ago showed that the weathering process not only degrades the concrete, but also destroys the fibrous nature of the asbestos component. So no particular hazard there.


Is there asbestos in horsehair plasterboard?

No. Horsehair was replaced as a strengthening additive in plaster by asbestos. Where one was used the other was not needed. However, the only way to know for certain whether asbestos was used in a plaster is to have a piece of it analyzed in a lab by a qualified technician.


What is an easy way to repair asbestos-cement pipe?

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does asbestos cause mesothelioma?

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Can you test for asbestos by trying to burn it?

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How can you tell if old tiles contain asbestos?

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How do you know the sheet gasket is asbestos or non asbestos if not have imprinting?

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