Asbestos Testing & Inspection, Beverly Hills, CA
Interested in having your property or residence inspected and teststed for asbestos in Beverly Hills, CA?
Asbestos has often been used in building construction materials in homes and buildings in years past. It may also be found in floor tiles, auto brake pads and roofing shingles. It’s used in many contries in order to strengthen cement, decreas sound absorption and increase insulation. Despite a ban of asbestos use in newer building by the EPA, many older buildings still contain asbestos which can be harmful when disturbed.
Asbestos fibers may be released in the air during renovations or if a building material is disturbed. There are many detrimental effects of exposure including increased risk of lung disease, lung cancer, mesothelioma and abestosis. It may take many years for symptoms to develop. Doctors are able to diagnose exposure via x-rays and specific cardiac tests.
If you are worried about asbestos in your home you may consider hiring a company to test the area for asbestos particles.
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