Asbestos Tile Removal
Asbestos refers to strong fire resistant fibers that were used for numerous purposes in the past like fireproofing, insulation, and construction and even in tiles. But despite its indestructible nature, asbestos is no longer preferred because it can easily be swallowed or inhaled by people, which can be dangerous. As a result solutions such as asbestos tile removal were devised. These methods helped in keeping several life threatening diseases such as asbestosis and lung cancer at bay. Considering the harmful effects of the element, there is little doubt why many are concerned about removing asbestos tiles from buildings.
Vinyl floor tiles contain asbestos. This is why they are often popularly known as vinyl asbestos tiles or VAT. While removing these tiles the first thing to check for is that these tiles are in a non-friable or undamaged state. If the asbestos cannot be reduced to mere dust by hand pressure, you can consider it as non-friable or in an undamaged state. But in case these tiles are damaged or smashed the non-friable asbestos an turn friable. Once the asbestos is in a friable state the fibers can be released into the air.
Removing asbestos tiles is no easy job. One needs to take the appropriate precautions while at the job to ensure safety. To begin with one must wear on a respirator and safety glasses. Handling this protective equipment can be quite difficult as it results in harder breathing and a poorer vision. While removing asbestos tiles, great care should be taken to ensure that the tiles are in full pieces so that asbestos does not turn into friable state. Now this implies that you can grind, saw or drill during the process to keep the tiles in one piece.
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Removal of asbestos tiles has its own legal constraints. Many states specify consulting a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. These contractors possess the requisite equipment and are the best people to deal with asbestos. Usually these contractors begin by covering the entire area with plastic sheets. Then the tiles are wetted down in order to ensure that asbestos fibers are not released into air. Once the asbestos tiles are removed, they are carefully placed into disposable bags that are properly labeled. After the asbestos tiles have been put into disposable bags, they are transported by an authorized agent to an EPA approved landfill site, where it gets buried. There are several formalities that need to be fulfilled for the completion of this process. Doing asbestos tile removal yourself may help you cut down on expenses but it is not recommended. Search online or contact your local authorities for a latest fact sheet to know more details of the procedures involved. |
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