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Safe Removal of Asbestos

Asbestos has been used for many years throughout the country and Northern Virginia in the fabrication of pipe insulation, floor tiles, paint, ceiling tiles and most fire-resistant fabrics. It wasn’t until the last 20 years that scientists and medical professionals discovered the link between asbestos and several serious — or fatal — health problems. The seriousness of the asbestos related health issues — ranging from respiratory issues to lung cancer — shocked many and prompted asbestos removal and abatement in commercial buildings and homes.

When disturbed or damaged, for example by scraping, the asbestos fibers in building materials break apart and end up in the air. Once in the air, the fibers are inhaled leading to the risk of asbestos related health issues. It is therefore very important that the correct asbestos removal techniques are used to prevent contamination being released. Fibers must be prevented from entering the air in your home.

Common types of commercially used asbestos include chrysotile, crocidolite and amosite, typically known as white asbestos, blue asbestos and brown asbestos. White asbestos is the most common, brown asbestos is used mostly in building materials and blue asbestos is used for high-temperature applications.

RTS Environmental Services is professionally trained in asbestos inspection and asbestos removal and abatement. Often upon inspection, we find the asbestos-containing product is in good enough condition to simply be left alone or sealed and does not require removal.

For more information on asbestos removal contact RTS Environmental Services. Serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, RTS professionals have completed countless asbestos removal projects in communities including Reston, Wheaton, and Ellicott City.

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