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Asbestos is a fibrous mineral commonly used in the construction of properties during the 1950s. If you live in an older home, your flooring, insulation, drywall, and ceiling tiles may contain traces of asbestos. Since this material has been linked to certain diseases and cancers, it’s important that you screen for it. Below, you’ll learn more about how professional companies conduct asbestos testing.

How Do Professionals Test for Asbestos?

Soil & Water

After demolishing an old structure, it’s crucial that you have the soil on the lot tested for asbestos remnants before starting construction on a new home. Your contractor will take a sample of the soil and use polarized light microscopy (PLM) to analyze it. If any older pipework on your property has been disturbed, they’ll take a water sample and use the same method to ensure that your drinking water is safe and healthy. 

Building Materials

asbestos testingIf you suspect the presence of this material in your home’s floors, walls, ceiling, or plumbing, hire a professional company to conduct asbestos testing. They’ll use PLM to analyze the minerals in the fibers and determine whether or not the particular asbestos species is harmful to your health. They’ll also let you know what percentage of your property may be contaminated by asbestos. 

Air

Since asbestos causes health issues when inhaled, airborne particles are particularly hazardous. Using an air sample, your contractor will perform phase contrast microscopy (PCM) to measure the concentration of asbestos. For particularly small fibers, they’ll conduct transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to identify the presence of airborne asbestos. 

 

 

In the event that your home’s asbestos testing results are positive, get in touch with Action Asbestos Removal. They provide asbestos removal, cleanup, and disposal services to clients throughout Montville, CT. Call (860) 848-2912 to set up a consultation for your commercial or residential property, and visit them online to learn more about their 24-hour emergency services. 

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