Asbestos was a popular additive to products particularly from the 1930s to the 1970s. Many building materials contained asbestos and were typically used as thermal insulators, fireproofing materials, and mixed into plasters used on walls and ceilings. Starting in the mid 1970s, the EPA put in place some regulations that banned certain asbestos-containing materials. In April 2019, the EPA issued a final rule that gives them the ability to review a list of asbestos products that are no longer on the market before they could be sold again in the United States. This action gives EPA the authority to prohibit the use of these products or put in place restrictions to protect public health.

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Handling any asbestos-containing material can be dangerous. If it isn’t handled properly and it breaks or is damaged, asbestos fibers can easily become airborne. If these fibers are inhaled, they can become lodged in the linings of the lungs, abdomen or heart, causing diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. To prevent exposure, asbestos should only be handled and removed by professionals like us, who have the appropriate certifications. Leave it to the pros! We have spent countless of hours training and becoming certified so that you don’t have to face a dangerous exposure.