How Can Asbestos Affect Your Health?

1. 0800 3689700 enquiries@ecotite.co.uk How Can Asbestos Affect Your Health?

2. 0800 3689700 enquiries@ecotite.co.uk Asbestos was quite a popular choice of construction material in the early 20th century for its ability to strengthen and fireproof materials, including concrete, bricks, cement, and pipes. It has also been used in ceiling and floor tiles, paints, adhesives, plastics, etc. However, as people began to see its adverse effects on health, its use was limited to a great extent and was even banned in certain parts of the world.

3. 0800 3689700 enquiries@ecotite.co.uk As these products deteriorate over time, asbestos removal becomes necessary due to its adverse effects on human health. In the following post, we take a brief look at the health effects of asbestos and how to prevent asbestos exposure. What Is Asbestos and How Does It Affect Human Health? Asbestos is a name given to six naturally occurring silicate compounds that can be separated into thin, durable threads for industrial and commercial use. These bundles of fibre do not conduct heat and electricity and hence are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automobiles, textiles, etc. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified asbestos as a human carcinogen, i.e., substances that can cause cancer. When disturbed, asbestos fibres released in the air can be trapped in the human respiratory system and cause tissue

4. 0800 3689700 enquiries@ecotite.co.uk • scarring and inflammation. Prolonged exposure can cause difficulty in breathing, among other issues. • That said, people who are exposed to asbestos might not always develop health issues. The risk of asbestos causing health problems can depend on a variety of reasons, which include: • How much asbestos fibres are in the air • How often and how long the patient is exposed to asbestos • Whether the person is already suffering from respiratory health issues • Tobacco consumption • How much time has passed since the initial exposure • Asbestos Removal Vs Asbestos Encapsulation • While asbestos removal seems like the obvious course of dealing with this issue, the process itself is extremely complicated,

5. 0800 3689700 enquiries@ecotite.co.uk expensive, and needs a significant downtime before the place canbe reused. On the other hand, encapsulating asbestos is a seamless procedure and one of the most cost-effective ways of dealing with asbestos exposure. Typically, spray foam is used for asbestos encapsulation. It is one of the best insulation materials available in the market right now and offers several benefits over other materials. When encapsulating asbestos, homeowners do not need to dispose of the material, which is often costly and subject to strict controls. For more information on asbestos removal and encapsulation, consider contacting a professional spray foam insulation contractor like Ecotite. The experienced professionals at Ecotite can address all your concerns and provide you with the best advice on dealing with deteriorating asbestos.

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