{"id":3220,"date":"2015-01-07T12:00:28","date_gmt":"2015-01-06T23:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=3220"},"modified":"2021-01-21T23:16:23","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:16:23","slug":"asbestos-removal-stay-safe-hire-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-renovations\/advice-renos-other\/asbestos-removal-stay-safe-hire-professional.html","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Removal – Stay Safe & Hire a Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re looking at buying or renovating a property built between the 1940\u2019sand 1980\u2019s then there\u2019s a good chance that it contains some Asbestos…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A fibrous mineral that\u2019s found in metamorphic soils and rocks, it was a popular and widely used material in the building industry due to its strength, fire-proof and insulating properties.<\/p>\n

Sounds good so far? Well it\u2019s not. The fibrous nature of Asbestos is a serious health risk when undertaking asbestos removal. There is NO safe minimum level of exposure to Asbestos, so we recommend that you hire a professional Asbestos Remover<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Asbestos removal<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not worth your family\u2019s health to attempt to deal with asbestos removal on your own. It\u2019s the fibrous nature of asbestos that is the danger.<\/p>\n

The dangers of asbestos removal<\/h3>\n

If material containing Asbestos breaks, crumbles or isn\u2019t handled right it will release fibres into the air. It takes just one of these fibres to be inhaled to contribute towards Asbestosis, mesothelioma or lung cancer.<\/p>\n

While the effects of asbestos fibres are very scary, take note that bonded asbestos materials (they\u2019re non crumbly and firmly bound and sealed) aren\u2019t considered a health risk. However take all precautions and if you aren\u2019t sure, engage the services of a qualified professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friable (crumbly) asbestos can only legally be removed from a building by a person holding a certificate of competence for restricted work. The Department of Labour<\/a> provides a list of contractors certified to carry out this work. It\u2019s the contractor\u2019s responsibility to notify the DOL that the work is being carried out.<\/p>\n

Although Asbestos isn\u2019t in use anymore, it\u2019s still found in a wide range of materials already in your home including floor tiles, lino, roof shingles, textured paint, ceiling coatings, pipes and building boards to name a few.<\/p>\n

\"asbestos<\/a>There\u2019s a lot of risk associated with asbestos fibres so removing it is a task best left to the professional removal contractor as advised by the Ministry of Health. If you feel that you\u2019re competent to remove ACM (asbestos containing material) yourself, it\u2019s important for your health and safety that you follow the appropriate guidelines to prepare the workplace, carry out the work, dispose and clean up.<\/p>\n

How asbestos is removed<\/h3>\n

Below is a basic checklist to consider before attempting to do this work yourself. Please note that it is NOT a comprehensive list of all that is required. It is intended to give you some indication of the scope of care required. Then you can assess whether you\u2019d prefer to get a professional in to do the job.<\/p>\n

Preparing the workplace<\/strong><\/p>\n

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