By Jose Hall


The idea that you have something in your home that can kill you and your family is unnerving to say the least for Chicago Illinois homeowners. It's difficult to watch much television without seeing the ads to call for more information if you have been the victim of a cancer causing agent due to work related exposure. Once you know the same carcinogen may be in your home, you probably have serious questions about how safe you and your family really are and what you need to do about Chicago asbestos danger.

One of the first things most homeowners want to know is how to detect the presence of this material. This may be difficult to do without hiring a professional to inspect your ceilings, walls, floors, and heat and air systems. If your kitchen and bathrooms have vinyl floors, there may be some of the mineral in the tiles or on the tile backing. Older homes sometimes have pipes coated with a silicate material. Insulation is the most obvious place where homeowners expect to find a problem, especially during a remodeling job.

The risk factors are a big concern to individuals and families. In the majority of cases, professionals believe leaving the material where it is, undisturbed, is the best course of action. It's not to considered to be a threat unless it's exposed and the fibers distributed through the air. Inhaling these fibers is the problem.

If you are planning to do some remodeling and are concerned about accidentally discovering this problem, you should consult a professional. You can go online to find someone in your area, but you need to make certain the company is qualified and has all the required certifications before you hire them.

Vermiculite insulation is installed in many homes, and potential purchasers often try to negotiate its removal before agreeing to finalize a sale. The Environmental Protection Agency has stated that this substance is safe as well, as long as it is left undisturbed and contained. If you still have strong feelings about removing it, you should call someone with the expertise to handle the job safely.

Unfortunately many public schools throughout the country were built when this material was routinely used. Concerned parents want to understand how much risk their children are facing every day. They should know they have the right to request a copy of the school district's management plan. This report will tell them if the material is present, where it is, and how the officials are managing it.

Some homeowners refuse to live in a house where the material is present no matter how small the possible danger. Removing it can be tricky and should only be handled by trained professionals. Leaving it alone can be much safer than trying to remove it.

Exposure to dangerous minerals and materials obviously concerns everyone. With proper management however, people can live in close proximity to these carcinogens safely.




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