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What are Some Areas of the House that Demand Asbestos Demolition?

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The use of asbestos has been banned in Australia since December 2003 due to the numerous health hazards related to it. But buildings built before the 1990s contained this harmful substance in abundant amounts, right from wall cladding, ceiling, and vinyl tiles, to window caulks. Well, there is no harm in residing in such houses, unless there is damage to the structure and risk of releasing asbestos fibers into the air. Here are some common areas that require Asbestos demolition.   1. Asbestos cement sheet cladding Asbestos cement sheets were used as a popular roofing material due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and fireproof properties. For removing these sheets, it is important to hire professionals who have experience in the removal, demolition, and disposal of asbestos sheets.   2. Asbestos cement shingle roofing Shingles are smaller sheets or planks of asbestos that were laid in an overlapping pattern. It is highly possible that the shingles used in old houses
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Why is Industrial Asbestos Removal Difficult? How to Approach it?

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In Australia, many buildings, factories, and mills, still comprise asbestos in their roofs, walls, and floor. But when it comes to a commercial structure or manufacturing unit, the use of asbestos is even higher. Due to its resistance to heat, acid, alkalis, and many chemical reactions, it had been mostly used for making furnaces. Plus, due to its fireproofing quality, asbestos coatings were applied to metallic instruments and beams. At mills, industries, or commercial buildings, asbestos-containing material is difficult to remove as it poses a risk of exposure. We already know that asbestos exposure has been linked to many diseases like lung cancer and also mesothelioma. Therefore, such projects should be meticulously handled by professionals and workers who are trained to do asbestos abatement. Here are some other requirements that should be in place for approaching this task:   1) PPE kits-  While removing asbestos from any premises, the workers must wear proper masks, gloves, eyewe
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