{"id":552,"date":"2022-11-27T17:42:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T22:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/?page_id=552"},"modified":"2023-12-07T21:33:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T02:33:00","slug":"asbestos-in-walls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/asbestos-in-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"Uses of asbestos in walls"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"552\" class=\"elementor elementor-552\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63a97e79 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"63a97e79\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-543f3e40\" data-id=\"543f3e40\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-534223cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"534223cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to tell if there is asbestos in walls ? <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-542d070f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"542d070f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63a3b055\" data-id=\"63a3b055\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535a9da2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"535a9da2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Asbestos in walls | Recognize asbestos in plaster<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f6e0ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55f6e0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">First of all, it is necessary to know the year of construction of the building or the house in question. Once the year of construction is known, it must be inspected to be certain that none of the materials show signs of degradation.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Finally, because asbestos is not visible to the naked eye, the best way to detect the presence of asbestos in your home is to have materials tested in laboratories as soon as its presence is suspected.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Asbestos was used in building materials between the 1920s and 1990s. Plaster can contain asbestos, so it&#8217;s important to recognize where it&#8217;s being used before disturbing it.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Asbestos has been linked to a number of health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Asbestos is used as an insulating material in building construction, including certain walls and ceiling coatings. It was popular because asbestos fibers are resistant to heat, fire and electricity.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">However, its use has been gradually abandoned due to the health risks associated with it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c77b149 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5c77b149\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-251a179d\" data-id=\"251a179d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-397f6efb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"397f6efb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>If you think your walls contains asbestos, look for the following:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">a powder, especially in older homes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">dark gray to brown material in plaster<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-333fae31\" data-id=\"333fae31\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40654be9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40654be9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">cracks in the cast that may appear as spidery lines<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">brittle material that can be crumbled by hand<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">textured surfaces and popcorn ceilings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">it has a rough surface<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6457dc9\" data-id=\"6457dc9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b79761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71b79761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decontamination Services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657bf6 elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"657bf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/asbestos-removal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Asbestos removal<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/mold-removal\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Mold removal<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e4cebc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e4cebc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">About asbestos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf3def elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2bf3def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Asbestos in House<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/asbestos-insulation\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Asbestos isolation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Asbestos panel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Asbestos ceiling<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Asbestos in plaster<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd73d6d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"fd73d6d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1046131\" data-id=\"1046131\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aa26e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9aa26e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to know if a plaster wall contains asbestos ? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c03841e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c03841e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Determining whether a plaster wall contains asbestos requires professional assessment and testing. Asbestos is not visible to the naked eye, and its presence in building materials can only be confirmed through laboratory analysis. Here are the general steps you can take to assess whether a plaster wall contains asbestos:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Consult a Professional:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Hire a qualified asbestos professional, such as an asbestos inspector or an environmental consultant, to assess the material in question. These professionals are trained to identify and handle asbestos-containing materials.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Visual Inspection:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">An asbestos professional will visually inspect the plaster wall for signs of asbestos. However, visual inspection alone is not sufficient to confirm the presence of asbestos, as asbestos fibers are microscopic.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Sampling:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">If the professional suspects that the plaster may contain asbestos, they will take samples for laboratory analysis. This involves carefully collecting small pieces of the material for testing.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Laboratory Analysis:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">The collected samples are sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Microscopic examination is conducted to identify the presence and type of asbestos fibers in the material.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Receive Test Results:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Once the laboratory analysis is complete, you will receive the test results indicating whether asbestos is present in the plaster wall and the type of asbestos if detected.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s important to note that DIY testing for asbestos is not recommended. Disturbing materials that may contain asbestos without proper precautions can release asbestos fibers into the air, posing health risks. Always rely on professionals who are trained and equipped to handle asbestos testing and, if necessary, asbestos removal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are planning renovations or suspect the presence of asbestos in your home, consult with local environmental agencies or asbestos professionals to ensure proper testing and handling procedures are followed. Always adhere to local regulations and guidelines to ensure the safety of occupants and workers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9bddb11 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"9bddb11\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-532eee0e\" data-id=\"532eee0e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b221183 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"b221183\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/4g3NQGIsvqM&quot;,&quot;mute&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3573e9db\" data-id=\"3573e9db\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7870ac99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7870ac99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>If you suspect your plaster contains asbestos, contact an asbestos decontamination expert and <a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/asbestos-testing\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\">a materials test can be performed.<\/span><\/a> In the meantime, don&#8217;t touch it.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Keep children and pregnant women away from potentially hazardous materials.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Do not paint over the material as it could pose a hazard if you disturb it later. If any of these materials are present, it is best to contact an expert who can safely test it and remove it if necessary.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39aa7c4e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"39aa7c4e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47d4ab69\" data-id=\"47d4ab69\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ea44a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54ea44a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>There are strict regulations regarding how to remove these hazardous materials. If the material is not removed properly, it can pose serious health risks to people living in your home.\u00a0Removing asbestos from plaster is a complex process that involves several steps, including some cleaning products and ventilation. Asbestos must be removed and disposed of properly. These steps should be undertaken by a professional who has the necessary training and equipment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>If you plan to renovate your home, it would be a good idea to check for the presence of asbestos before starting the work.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fd5cf44 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"7fd5cf44\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4950835e\" data-id=\"4950835e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-531eb989 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"531eb989\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f4fbec8\" data-id=\"6f4fbec8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d23c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47d23c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Asbestos in plaster | Which plaster materials are likely to contain asbestos?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cbe6359 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cbe6359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asbestos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">types of asbestos<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> are used in plaster? Amosite (brown) and crocidolite (blue). These forms contain amphiboles rather than chrysotile, which means the risks are considered greater.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Where is asbestos commonly found in plaster? Ceiling tiles, walls, floor tiles and transit plates are all common places one can find asbestos in plaster.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Am I in danger? Generally, only those working on asbestos renovation or removal are at risk. This is why decontamination procedures are very important.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">If you are concerned about the presence of any form of asbestos in the plaster in your home, consult a professional for its removal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12d8e92b\" data-id=\"12d8e92b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0e133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6f0e133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20201124_113601-3-1024x819.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1022\" alt=\"Asbestos in walls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20201124_113601-3-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20201124_113601-3-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20201124_113601-3-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20201124_113601-3-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20201124_113601-3-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-03b5796 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"03b5796\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f419a14\" data-id=\"f419a14\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f0948 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4f0948\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Brands of plaster that contain asbestos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b78b53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b78b53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plaster, prized for its insulation and fire-retardant qualities, often included asbestos as an additive. Determining the specific brand of plaster in a building is challenging unless detailed records of construction and renovation are available.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here are some plaster brands known to have contained asbestos:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>National Gypsum:<\/strong> Produced various types of their &#8220;Gold Bond&#8221; plaster from 1935 to 1975.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Georgia-Pacific:<\/strong> Manufactured &#8220;Acoustical&#8221; and &#8220;Patching&#8221; plaster from 1950 to 1977.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>United States Gypsum:<\/strong> Produced different types of acoustical plaster from 1920 to 1975.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Synkoloid:<\/strong> Manufactured various types of their &#8220;Synko&#8221; plaster from 1950 to 1976.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-711caf0 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"711caf0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e76275\" data-id=\"5e76275\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2184ca7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2184ca7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Indicators Pointing to the Presence of Asbestos in a Home's Walls<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d79ae19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d79ae19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While it&#8217;s challenging to visually confirm the presence of asbestos within a home&#8217;s walls without professional testing, there are some signs and considerations that may suggest the possible use of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Keep in mind that these signs are not definitive, and professional testing is always recommended for accurate confirmation. Here are some indicators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Age of the Building:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Buildings constructed before the 1990s are more likely to contain asbestos, as it was commonly used in construction materials until then. However, it&#8217;s important to note that asbestos use in some materials persisted beyond the 1980s.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Material Appearance:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Certain building materials that may contain asbestos, such as insulation, may have a distinctive appearance. Asbestos-containing materials can sometimes have a fibrous or fluffy texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Unusual Color or Pattern:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Some asbestos-containing materials, such as vinyl floor tiles or certain types of insulation, may have distinctive colors or patterns. However, appearance alone is not a reliable indicator, and testing is necessary for confirmation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Historical Documentation:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Check available records, building permits, or documentation related to the construction or renovation of the property. These records may provide information about the materials used.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Professional Inspection:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Hire a licensed asbestos inspector or abatement professional to assess the property. They have the expertise to identify potential asbestos-containing materials and can conduct testing if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Friable Materials:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Asbestos becomes a health risk when it is friable, meaning it can easily crumble or be reduced to powder. If you notice damaged or deteriorating materials that could potentially contain asbestos, it raises the risk of asbestos exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember that asbestos is often found in various building materials, including insulation, tiles, siding, and textured paints. The safest approach is to treat any suspect material as if it contains asbestos until proven otherwise through professional testing. Attempting to handle or disturb asbestos-containing materials without proper precautions can lead to the release of asbestos fibers, posing health risks. Always consult with professionals for testing and safe handling procedures.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f3b9d94 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"2f3b9d94\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3195f1d3\" data-id=\"3195f1d3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26519248 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"26519248\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c95254b\" data-id=\"5c95254b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e966a8 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"28e966a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211130_181515-2-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-582\" alt=\"asbestos removal work\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211130_181515-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211130_181515-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211130_181515-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211130_181515-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211130_181515-2.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7786cf2f\" data-id=\"7786cf2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-545e543b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"545e543b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Asbestos in plaster | Studies carried out<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea952c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ea952c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The presence of asbestos in plaster in Canada was studied by analyzing the mass and volume distributions of asbestos fibers in dust collected from six houses where plaster was disturbed. The fibers identified included chrysotile, actinolite\/tremolite, anthophyllite and tremolite-actinolite.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>40% of dust samples contained at least one of these types of asbestos. Chrysotile was most prevalent in plaster, with concentrations ranging from 6 to 25 \u03bcg\/100 cm 2 . Fiber mass concentrations in dust associated with open ceilings ranged from 0.085 to 10 mg\/m 3 , and fibers were visible on almost all open ceilings. Fibers were more common on surfaces where plaster had been disturbed, but some fiber concentrations in undisturbed areas of homes exceeded 10 mg\/m3.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4146ebba elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4146ebba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-619f81a2\" data-id=\"619f81a2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-367150e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"367150e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The results of this study confirm the need to remove materials containing asbestos, even if no visible damage has occurred; the use of containment methods can reduce exposure during this work.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1dc972b1 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"1dc972b1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46bc840c\" data-id=\"46bc840c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b9a5e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59b9a5e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Asbestos in plaster | It's uses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fdebaf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fdebaf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Asbestos was a very commonly used fire-retardant material in building construction until the 1980s, when health concerns prompted a search for safer alternatives. The synthetic fibers that make up asbestos are heat resistant and strengthen other building materials such as cement, plastic and plaster.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>In older buildings, you may recognize Amino Plaster by its dull appearance or by its smell.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Asbestos was very useful for building construction because of its resistance to fire and heat, as well as its strength. However, the fibers given off during the heating process were dangerous.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>The blue pigment added to the amino plaster was composed of asbestos fibers, which made it more fire resistant and more durable than ordinary white plaster. The site of a fire would become so hot that the plaster coating began to melt and run, sealing the surface of the wall.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77441281\" data-id=\"77441281\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c1f3a49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c1f3a49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Old-house-with-popcorn-ceiling-1024x842.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-589\" alt=\"old asbestos ceiling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Old-house-with-popcorn-ceiling-1024x842.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Old-house-with-popcorn-ceiling-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Old-house-with-popcorn-ceiling-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Old-house-with-popcorn-ceiling.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25730ae8 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"25730ae8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10baba5\" data-id=\"10baba5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8716d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e8716d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-1024x663.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-218\" alt=\"asbestos removal work\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work-1536x995.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-decontamination-work.jpg 1799w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4af8892a\" data-id=\"4af8892a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebe12a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebe12a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The health dangers of asbestos were not well known until 1999, when victims began to sue manufacturers for selling dangerous products. Victims often suffered from asbestosis and lung cancer due to inhaling airborne asbestos fibers.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amino plaster was preferred over ordinary white plaster because it offered the fire and heat resistance of asbestos without exposing people to health risks. Asbestos is now banned in building materials in most countries, but buildings constructed before this ban still contain traces of it.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amino plaster use has declined due to public concern about its dangerous effects but it is still possible to recognize traces of asbestos in older buildings.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7458d3f4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"7458d3f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cbe52dc\" data-id=\"7cbe52dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43812bc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43812bc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Asbestos was a very commonly used fire-retardant material in building construction until the 1980s, when health concerns prompted a search for safer alternatives. The synthetic fibers that make up asbestos are heat resistant and strengthen other building materials such as cement, plastic and plaster.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dabd27d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"dabd27d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25d4009\" data-id=\"25d4009\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d9a52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01d9a52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Asbestos in drywall\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ad26f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60ad26f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Asbestos was commonly used in various building materials, including drywall, due to its desirable properties such as fire resistance, strength, and insulation. However, it&#8217;s important to note that the use of asbestos in construction materials has significantly decreased or been eliminated in many countries due to the associated health risks. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and inhalation of its fibers can lead to serious respiratory diseases.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here are some potential uses of asbestos in drywall and other building materials in the past:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fire Resistance:<\/strong> Asbestos fibers have excellent fire-resistant properties, and they were often added to building materials, including drywall, to enhance fire resistance.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Insulation:<\/strong> Asbestos has good insulating properties, both in terms of thermal and acoustical insulation. It was used to improve the insulation capabilities of drywall.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Strength and Durability:<\/strong> Asbestos fibers can add strength and durability to materials. In drywall, asbestos may have been used to enhance its structural integrity.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s important to emphasize that the use of asbestos in construction materials, including drywall, poses significant health risks. Asbestos fibers, when disturbed, can become airborne and be inhaled, leading to serious health issues such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. Due to these health concerns, the use of asbestos has been heavily regulated or banned in many countries.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4df8c24e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4df8c24e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-759559ae\" data-id=\"759559ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-277a68dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"277a68dc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29f2c535\" data-id=\"29f2c535\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1432a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a1432a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e77d2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e77d2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Asbestos is a real danger. It is a material dangerous to health and unless you have followed the training and have the appropriate equipment, you should not carry out demolition or decontamination work by yourself. For your own good and that of your family, you should really entrust this kind of work to competent professionals trained in the field of asbestos decontamination.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6d7af8 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"5b6d7af8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-552 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"5b6d7af8\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"20211207_112428-22.jpg\" 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Asbestos in walls | Recognize asbestos in plaster First of all, it is necessary to know the year of construction of the building or the house in question. Once the year of construction is known, it must be inspected to be certain that none of the materials show signs of degradation.\u00a0Finally, because asbestos is not visible to the naked eye, the best way to detect the presence of asbestos in your home is to have materials tested in laboratories as soon as its presence is suspected. Asbestos was used in building materials between the 1920s and 1990s. Plaster can contain asbestos, so it&#8217;s important to recognize where it&#8217;s being used before disturbing it.\u00a0Asbestos has been linked to a number of health problems, including mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Asbestos is used as an insulating material in building construction, including certain walls and ceiling coatings. It was popular because asbestos fibers are resistant to heat, fire and electricity.\u00a0However, its use has been gradually abandoned due to the health risks associated with it. If you think your walls contains asbestos, look for the following: a powder, especially in older homes dark gray to brown material in plaster cracks in the cast that may appear as spidery lines brittle material that can be crumbled by hand textured surfaces and popcorn ceilingsit has a rough surface Decontamination Services Asbestos removal Mold removal About asbestos Asbestos in House Asbestos isolation Asbestos panel Asbestos ceiling Asbestos in plaster How to know if a plaster wall contains asbestos ? Determining whether a plaster wall contains asbestos requires professional assessment and testing. Asbestos is not visible to the naked eye, and its presence in building materials can only be confirmed through laboratory analysis. Here are the general steps you can take to assess whether a plaster wall contains asbestos: Consult a Professional:\u00a0Hire a qualified asbestos professional, such as an asbestos inspector or an environmental consultant, to assess the material in question. These professionals are trained to identify and handle asbestos-containing materials. Visual Inspection:\u00a0An asbestos professional will visually inspect the plaster wall for signs of asbestos. However, visual inspection alone is not sufficient to confirm the presence of asbestos, as asbestos fibers are microscopic. Sampling:\u00a0If the professional suspects that the plaster may contain asbestos, they will take samples for laboratory analysis. This involves carefully collecting small pieces of the material for testing. Laboratory Analysis:\u00a0The collected samples are sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Microscopic examination is conducted to identify the presence and type of asbestos fibers in the material. Receive Test Results:\u00a0Once the laboratory analysis is complete, you will receive the test results indicating whether asbestos is present in the plaster wall and the type of asbestos if detected. It&#8217;s important to note that DIY testing for asbestos is not recommended. Disturbing materials that may contain asbestos without proper precautions can release asbestos fibers into the air, posing health risks. Always rely on professionals who are trained and equipped to handle asbestos testing and, if necessary, asbestos removal. If you are planning renovations or suspect the presence of asbestos in your home, consult with local environmental agencies or asbestos professionals to ensure proper testing and handling procedures are followed. Always adhere to local regulations and guidelines to ensure the safety of occupants and workers. https:\/\/youtu.be\/4g3NQGIsvqM If you suspect your plaster contains asbestos, contact an asbestos decontamination expert and a materials test can be performed. In the meantime, don&#8217;t touch it. Keep children and pregnant women away from potentially hazardous materials. Do not paint over the material as it could pose a hazard if you disturb it later. If any of these materials are present, it is best to contact an expert who can safely test it and remove it if necessary. There are strict regulations regarding how to remove these hazardous materials. If the material is not removed properly, it can pose serious health risks to people living in your home.\u00a0Removing asbestos from plaster is a complex process that involves several steps, including some cleaning products and ventilation. Asbestos must be removed and disposed of properly. These steps should be undertaken by a professional who has the necessary training and equipment. If you plan to renovate your home, it would be a good idea to check for the presence of asbestos before starting the work. Asbestos in plaster | Which plaster materials are likely to contain asbestos? What types of asbestos are used in plaster? Amosite (brown) and crocidolite (blue). These forms contain amphiboles rather than chrysotile, which means the risks are considered greater.\u00a0Where is asbestos commonly found in plaster? Ceiling tiles, walls, floor tiles and transit plates are all common places one can find asbestos in plaster. Am I in danger? Generally, only those working on asbestos renovation or removal are at risk. This is why decontamination procedures are very important.\u00a0If you are concerned about the presence of any form of asbestos in the plaster in your home, consult a professional for its removal. Brands of plaster that contain asbestos Plaster, prized for its insulation and fire-retardant qualities, often included asbestos as an additive. Determining the specific brand of plaster in a building is challenging unless detailed records of construction and renovation are available. Here are some plaster brands known to have contained asbestos: National Gypsum: Produced various types of their &#8220;Gold Bond&#8221; plaster from 1935 to 1975. Georgia-Pacific: Manufactured &#8220;Acoustical&#8221; and &#8220;Patching&#8221; plaster from 1950 to 1977. United States Gypsum: Produced different types of acoustical plaster from 1920 to 1975. Synkoloid: Manufactured various types of their &#8220;Synko&#8221; plaster from 1950 to 1976. Additional Indicators Pointing to the Presence of Asbestos in a Home&#8217;s Walls While it&#8217;s challenging to visually confirm the presence of asbestos within a home&#8217;s walls without professional testing, there are some signs and considerations that may suggest the possible use of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). 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