Deal with asbestos ceiling today
Many homeowners have taken down walls, ceilings and walls, tearing up tile flooring and old pipes during renovation. In refurbishing their homes they could be exposed to asbestos fibres that are released into the air due to the asbestos-containing materials that have been damaged or disturbed.
Chemcare can deal with areas in the home that may contain asbestos, particularly textured ceilings or popcorn ceilings. If you're unsure whether your ceiling contains asbestos, get in touch. We can provide information on how to get rid of this dangerous material from your home and help you determine the best course of action moving forward.
When the surface of your popcorn ceiling becomes chipped or deteriorated, the risk of asbestos exposure might be significant. Get the asbestos testing sorted, and once the presence of the material is confirmed, removing asbestos safely should be underway.
For a ceiling that contains asbestos but is still in good condition, removal isn't always the best option. Taking down the textured ceiling increases the likelihood that asbestos fibres will spread.
Encapsulation, on the other hand, can seal the surface of the ceiling and minimise any chance that asbestos will fibres will spread into the air and throughout your home.
Asbestos-containing building materials like asbestos ceiling tiles can be safe when undisturbed. However, asbestos ceilings pose a high risk of inhalation exposure during removal, which is why asbestos ceiling removal should always be performed by trained asbestos professionals.
Remove asbestos ceilings according to your local council and New Zealand national code requirements
Asbestos in ceilings will need disposal in an environmentally safe manner. Since asbestos causes cancer and other respiratory illnesses if inhaled, it is very important to remove the asbestos carefully and dispose of it correctly so you don't breathe in any asbestos fibres or put them into your home or work environment where others could breathe them in. Chemcare can take care of the process from start to finish, so get in touch quickly.