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When can asbestos be really dangerous for your health?

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When can asbestos be really dangerous for your health?

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  1. When can asbestos be really dangerous for your health? Asbestos was extremely popular in construction towards the end of the 19th century, when it was widely used in concrete, bricks, pipes, and fireplace cement and fire-retardant coatings. However, it was completely banned from use in construction owing to the health hazards of asbestos and many homeowners started looking for asbestos removaltechniques.

  2. If you notice the asbestos in your house deteriorating, contact Ecotite for asbestos encapsulation immediately. It is a faster and cheaper alternative in many scenarios as attempting to remove asbestos manually without expert guidance can be more hazardous.

  3. Structure of asbestos and how it is harmful to the human body Asbestos is essentially a naturally occurring fibrous silicate material, available in six different types, each forming a different type of cylindrical crystal lattice. When exposed to abrasion, asbestos can start flaking and these cylindrical crystals are released in the form of dust and fibrils. Such small asbestos particles enter the human body through the respiratory system and stay there indefinitely. The tough structure makes it difficult to eliminate, meaning they accumulate inside living bodies. Invasion of asbestos particles stimulates irregular growth of tissues in the human body, eventually leading to cancer of the respiratory and digestive systems. It can also cause difficulty in breathing if not contained.

  4. Adverse effects of asbestos on human health Asbestos exposure has been known to cause several health complications. It significantly increases the chance of developing lung cancer and other respiratory diseases as it primarily enters the body when a person inhales asbestos dust and fibres. It can also cause mesothelioma, cancer of the mesothelial tissue, upon prolonged exposure. Other asbestos-related diseases include asbestosis, pleuritis, COPD, diffuse pleural thickening, and pleural effusions and plaques, among others. Asbestos removal vs encapsulation Fortunately, asbestos is not exactly contaminating till it is damaged. However, once the surface is damaged, the dust and fibres take no time in reaching the human body and cause complications.

  5. Contact US Address:-3 Connaught House, Riverside, Business Park, Benarth Rd, Conwy, North Wales, LL32 8UB Contact Number:- 0800 3689700 Website:- https://www.ecotite.co.uk/ Email Id:- enquiries@ecotite.co.uk Asbestos removal is an equally dangerous task and requires expert guidance. The site needs to be sealed off completely to prevent environmental contamination. Encapsulation is often a better alternative, as the surface can be sealed off under a layer of thick spray foam and prevent further damage. Ecotite is one of the expert asbestos encapsulation companies, providing an affordable, quicker, and less disruptive alternative than removing asbestos. Contact us today to know more about our range of spray foam solutions.

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