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At ABC Environmental Contracting Services, our inspectors are trained to examine both commercial and residential buildings for asbestos. Our Kansas City asbestos testing team assesses the conditions in your building and collects samples of any materials suspected of containing asbestos. Every inspection includes a visual exam of the area along with the collection and lab analysis of samples. If asbestos is found, we provide a written report showing where it is and the condition it is in, and testing can also tell you which type of asbestos is present and what percentage of the material it makes up.
With those results, we can advise you on the steps needed to correct the problem. If removal is needed, our asbestos removal team follows the correct protocols and monitors the air for fibers throughout the job. Asbestos is a heat-resistant, fibrous mineral that was widely used in building materials until the 1980s. It has since been linked to serious diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis, which is why it is so important to test suspect materials in your home or workplace before they are disturbed. A thorough inspection is the foundation of every asbestos project, and it is how we start every job in the Kansas City area.
Any building constructed before 1980 can contain asbestos, and testing is especially important before remodeling, demolition, or repairs after fire or water damage. Common places we test include:
If you are planning work that will cut, sand, drill or tear out any of these materials, have them tested first.
Each asbestos kind has a unique set of beneficial characteristics and a unique danger profile.
1. Chrysotile Asbestos
The most common color is white (chrysotile). Due to its resistance to heat, it is widely employed in roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors, as well as in the automotive sector. It is sometimes regarded as less dangerous than other types, but chrysotile has still been linked to the development of mesothelioma (a rare but very serious cancer of the lung lining). In 2024, the EPA finalized a ban on ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos.
2. Crocidolite Asbestos
Blue asbestos (crocidolite) is the most deadly kind of asbestos. Its ACMs are brittle, which means they degrade rapidly and produce hazardous fibers for inhalation. It was often employed in the insulation of old steam engines and for reinforcing other materials, such as plastics or concrete.
3. Amosite Asbestos
Brown (amosite) asbestos is the second most frequent kind. It is often used in cement sheets and pipe insulation. Additionally, it was utilized for its condensation-resistance and sound-proofing qualities. Lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis are all serious health issues associated with exposure to brown asbestos.
4. Anthophyllite Asbestos
Although anthophyllite asbestos is less common, it is sometimes discovered in insulation and building materials. Additionally, it has been discovered infecting white asbestos, vermiculite, and talc.
When inhaled, this highly dangerous substance may cause irreversible physical damage to the lungs. When your house is being restored after fire and smoke damage or floods and water damage, let the experts at ABC Environmental Contracting Services perform asbestos testing in Kansas City so you know whether you and your family are being exposed to this hazardous substance.
Adverse effects of asbestos include the following:
There are several methods for asbestos testing in a home. Do not try to self-identify asbestos in your house. Inadequate sample collection may result in additional disturbance and the spread of asbestos into your house.
The first step should be to call a professional asbestos testing company to inspect your house and identify any places that may contain asbestos. ABC Environmental Contracting Services can remove a sample, properly containerize it, and send it away for testing.
Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) is extensively used to determine the fiber concentrations in air samples that may indicate the presence of asbestos. This technique is very beneficial since it is faster and less expensive than other ways. PCM is not capable of conclusively identifying asbestos fibers. Rather than that, it provides an overall assessment of the different kinds of fibers present in a given air sample.
Numerous techniques are used to determine the presence of asbestos in building materials. The most commonly used method for this class of materials is polarized light microscopy (PLM). This method makes advantage of the unique characteristics of polarized light to study mineral-specific properties in fibers, enabling researchers to identify both asbestos particles and the different species of asbestos particles that exist. After analysis, PLM tests reveal the proportion of asbestos contained in a certain material.
Soil testing is very beneficial for environmental investigations into the unlawful disposal of asbestos-containing products. Typically, soil samples are examined using PLM, but they may also be analyzed through TEM. TEM is usually used to examine water samples.
If you have cause to suspect that your house may contain asbestos, contact a competent asbestos testing firm. Call ABC Environmental Contracting Services for professional asbestos testing in Kansas City.
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ABC Environmental Contracting Services provides a full range of asbestos testing and abatement services in Kansas City, whether you need testing before a remodeling project or complete abatement ahead of a demolition. We understand the health risks involved and follow EPA standards to make sure removal is done safely and completely. If you are concerned that you may be at risk of asbestos exposure, our team can help. Contact us today for more information or to schedule asbestos testing.
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