Asbestos Services Los Angeles
United Air Care Asbestos Services
Asbestos Removal Los Angeles: United Air Care technicians are knowledgable and highly trained in removal of asbestos. We are local to Los Angeles and have years of experience in dealing with asbestos material. Your family's health is extremely important to us so don't hesistate - learn more!
Asbestos Testing Los Angeles: United Air Care does provide asbestos testing in the Los Angeles area. If you are unsure and require immediate attention, be sure to inquire about our asbestos testing services.
Asbestos Ceiling Removal Los Angeles: Asbestos Ceilings should be left in the past! United Air Care specializes in the removal of this pesky popcorn product. Asbestos ceilings, while unsightly, also have the potential to be dangerous. We can test your ceiling for asbestos and remove the material safely and securely.
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is the name given to naturally occurring fibrous minerals with high tensile strength, the ability to be woven, and resistance to heat and most chemicals. Because of these properties, asbestos fibers have been used in a wide range of manufactured goods, including roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper and cement products, textiles, coatings, and friction products such as automobile clutch, brake and transmission parts.
Where Can Asbestos be Found?
Asbestos fibers are incredibly strong and have properties that make them resistant to heat. Many products are in use today that contain asbestos. Most of these are materials used in heat and acoustic insulation, fire proofing, and roofing and flooring. We are particularly interested in asbestos found in isulation and of course asbestos found in the ceiling. Make sure to familiarize yourself with asbestos ceiling removal.
Why is Asbestos Bad?
Exposure to asbestos increases your risk of developing lung disease. That risk is made worse by smoking. In general, the greater the exposure to asbestos, the greater the chance of developing harmful health effects. Disease symptoms may take several years to develop following exposure. Continued exposure can increase the amount of fibers that remain in the lung. Fibers embedded in lung tissue over time may cause serious lung diseases including asbestosis, lung cancer, or mesothelioma. Smoking increases the risk of developing illness from asbestos exposure. The picture below is a brief description of what asbestos can do to you. Below that, we will discuss the steps that should taken to remove asbestos from your home. For more details on the removal of asbestos, be sure to visit our asbestos removal article.
- Asbestosis - Asbestosis is a serious, progressive, long-term non-cancer disease of the lungs. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers that irritate lung tissues and cause the tissues to scar. The scarring makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood. Symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath and a dry, crackling sound in the lungs while inhaling. There is no effective treatment for asbestosis.
- Lung Cancer - Lung cancer causes the largest number of deaths related to asbestos exposure. People who work in the mining, milling, manufacturing of asbestos, and those who use asbestos and its products are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population. The most common symptoms of lung cancer are coughing and a change in breathing. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, persistent chest pains, hoarseness, and anemia.
- Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is found in the thin lining (membrane) of the lung, chest, abdomen, and heart and almost all cases are linked to exposure to asbestos. This disease may not show up until many years after asbestos exposure. This is why great efforts are being made to prevent school children from being exposed.
- If the asbestos-containing material is in good condition, leave it alone!
- If unsure, hire a professional inspector, such as United Air Care, to sample and test the material
- Before any remodeling, find out whether asbestos-containing materials are present.
- If there is any damaged asbestor-containing material, isolate and contain the area and contact United Air Care immediately.
- We will assess the damage and inform you of the necessary precautions and required actions.
- United Air Care may repair your asbestos-containing material through encapsulation or enclosure.
- United Air Care technicians are trained in handling asbestos material.
- United Air Care can conduct home inspections, take samples of suspected material, assess its condition, and advise about what corrections are needed. Once again, material in good condition need not be sampled unless it is likely to be disturbed.
- United Air Care offers testing, assessment, and correction of all asbestos related issues.
