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ASBESTOS

State and Federal Regulations (laws) require inspections for Asbestos

EPA & CDPHE Regulations: It is illegal to improperly disturb asbestos-containing materials!

Asbestos can be found in almost every common building material: Ceiling and wall plasters, drywall, compounds, and textures; vinyl floor coverings and adhesives/mastics; insulations and pipe wraps; ceiling tiles; roofing products, tars, and sealants; siding materials; flooring and wall tiles; mastics, glues, and adhesives; VCT floor tiles; vinyl floor tiles; acoustic ceiling products; “popcorn” ceilings; spray on coatings; stucco; carpeting and padding; wall and attic insulation; sealants and caulks; grouts and fillers; and many, many other materials!

 

Inspections must be completed by a Certified Asbestos Building Inspector

Buildings of ANY age may contain Asbestos

No matter the year of construction or any subsequent renovations or remodels

 

 

Why is Asbestos a hazard?

Asbestos is microscopic bundles of fibers that may become airborne if distributed

Those fibers get into the air and may become inhaled into the lungs; where they may cause significant health problems.

 

• Asbestosis - a lung disease that causes scarring of the lungs.

The latency period (time it takes for a disease to become developed) is 25-40 years.

• Mesothelioma - a cancer of lung linings and chest or the lining of the abdominal wall.

The latency period for mesothelioma is often 15-50 years.

Mesothelioma is a form a cancer with a notably poor prognosis; Mesothelioma life expectancy following diagnosis typically ranges between 8 and 14 months.

• Lung Cancer – can be caused by asbestos.

Latency period is often 15-30 years.

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Cancer of the Gastrointestinal tract can also be caused by asbestos.

M O L D

Molds have the potential to cause health problems.  Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).  Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.  Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).  Allergic reactions to mold are common.  They can be immediate or delayed.  Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold.  In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.

A S B E S T O S

Per EPA (federal) & CDPHE (state) Regulations: It is illegal to improperly disturb asbestos-containing materials!

Asbestos can be found in almost every common building material: Ceiling and wall plasters, drywall, compounds, and textures; vinyl floor coverings and adhesives/mastics; insulations and pipe wraps; ceiling tiles; roofing products, tars, and sealants; siding materials; flooring and wall tiles; mastics, glues, and adhesives; VCT floor tiles; vinyl floor tiles; acoustic ceiling products; “popcorn” ceilings; spray on coatings; stucco; carpeting and padding; wall and attic insulation; sealants and caulks; grouts and fillers; and many, many other materials!

R A D O N

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.

You can't see radon, you can't smell it, or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.

Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality, or lack of, can affect your family’s health; especially infants, toddlers, elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

  • someone has trouble breathing or coughing

  • experiences “asthma” like symptoms

  • Testing for air quality in a new residence or commercial building

  • When you smell unusual odors or that “musty” smell

  • If someone has a weakened immune system

  • When someone is constantly sick or feeling suppressed while indoors

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