{"id":1141,"date":"2022-05-16T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2022-05-13T11:18:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T15:18:33","slug":"the-residential-guide-to-asbestos-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/the-residential-guide-to-asbestos-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Residential Guide to Asbestos Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1132292535_800x533-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1132292535_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1132292535_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1132292535_800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Are you curious about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/indoor-air-quality\/asbestos-removal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asbestos removal in Minneapolis, MN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Being certain about the levels of asbestos that you have in your home is the best way to protect your family from the harmful side effects of exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to make a change in your home for the better, then we suggest that you have your asbestos removal performed by a professional. It\u2019s the only way to make sure that the problems plaguing your home are gone once and for all. We\u2019re going to inform you about everything you need to know below. Let\u2019s talk!<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Asbestos?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos is actually a naturally occurring mineral. It\u2019s composed of flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity, and corrosion. From the 1930s to the 1970s, asbestos was a popular additive to insulation products. It was praised for its durability and fire resistance qualities. By the 1980s, institutions like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discovered the dangers of broken asbestos fibers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a home that was built before the 80s, then it\u2019s highly likely that you have asbestos present in your space. This is why it\u2019s so important to be able to identify asbestos and the signs of trouble that come along with exposure to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I Remove Asbestos or Leave It?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s best to be on the safe side and remove asbestos. It\u2019s always best to have a professional perform this removal. Once the fibers are broken or damaged, they become airborne and this is where the danger to your health lies. Professional work is the way to go because of this. We have the right equipment to handle this work with care. This is the only way that you\u2019re going to ensure that your removal is both prompt and safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential Ways You Could be Exposed to Asbestos<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering how you might be exposed to asbestos? Here are a few ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulation replacement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remodeling (like taking down your walls, creating new doors and openings, or removing popcorn ceilings)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing shingles or any siding on your home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing old flooring or tiling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing dated plumbing fixtures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of these scenarios are something that you relate to, then it\u2019s time to consult with one of our professionals about asbestos removal. We\u2019re available to make sure that your asbestos is removed with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Dangerous Is Asbestos?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we\u2019ve touched on above, undisturbed asbestos isn\u2019t the problem but moved asbestos is. The problem arises when the fibers are put in the air and inhaled into the lungs. Asbestos is incredibly dangerous because it\u2019s been linked to several different health issues. These include multiple types of cancer (particularly lung cancer), mesothelioma, and immune system disruption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of all the risks that moving asbestos poses, it\u2019s important to hire a professional to remove the asbestos in your home. Our professionals are highly trained and we can always help you solve this problem in your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Contact Residential Heating and Air Conditioning to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a><b> with our professionals. You\u2019ll \u201cFeel the Difference.\u201d Serving The Twin Cities Since 1991.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a quick rundown of everything you should know regarding asbestos removal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[221,90],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1141"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1146,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1141\/revisions\/1146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}