ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS
Asbestos is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals which all have in common ), thin fibrous crystals with each visible fiber composed of millions of microscopic "fibrils" that can be released by abrasion and other processes. They are commonly known by their colors, as "blue asbestos", "brown asbestos", "white asbestos", and so on.
It is now known that prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious and fatal illnesses including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis ( a type of pneumoconiosis).
People generally get their premises inspected in three scenarios: pre-sale, pre purchase or other work that may disturb a known asbestos location. Due to the increased awareness about asbestos and related hazards, more and more people are opting for houses that are asbestos inspected. Hence an asbestos inspection comes handy while purchasing or selling a house.
It is now known that prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious and fatal illnesses including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis ( a type of pneumoconiosis).
People generally get their premises inspected in three scenarios: pre-sale, pre purchase or other work that may disturb a known asbestos location. Due to the increased awareness about asbestos and related hazards, more and more people are opting for houses that are asbestos inspected. Hence an asbestos inspection comes handy while purchasing or selling a house.
Places where you might find asbestos: |
Cascade
Services Company (CSC) is AHERA accredited to conduct residential and
commercial asbestos surveys and inspections at your property to identify, determine the condition of and collect samples of suspected asbestos containing materials.
The samples are then taken to an accredited laboratory for testing. Results and a full report will be returned to the client within two (2) to five (5) business days
If the results return positive for asbestos, the client may then move forward with having the contaminated areas abated.
The samples are then taken to an accredited laboratory for testing. Results and a full report will be returned to the client within two (2) to five (5) business days
If the results return positive for asbestos, the client may then move forward with having the contaminated areas abated.