Reasons to Inspect Your Home for Asbestos
In Australia, asbestos has been widely used in commercial and residential construction since the early 1900s throughout the late 1980s. Asbestos was pliable, great for insulation, strong, and cheap. However, due to health issues ensued from asbestos exposure, its production was stopped in the 1980s. Unfortunately, it is still present in many Australian homes constructed before 1990. Due to the dangers associated with asbestos, it is important that if you live in a home built before 1990 or plan to purchase one, you should go for a professional asbestos survey . Asbestos Is Not Easily Seen Although asbestos is found in a wide variety of materials like paint, floor coverings, insulation, ceilings, roofing materials, and many more, it cannot be seen by the naked eye. If you suspect the presence of asbestos on your property, you need to call a professional inspector or an occupational hygienist for a thorough inspection and testing. This way, you can know if there is any ...