The Benefits of Testing for Asbestos
The sheer amount of building materials that once contained asbestos is staggering and this is due to the many beneficial qualities in the fibre, such as fire resistance. This popular material was once a component extensively used in construction from the 1950s to the 1980s and it was not entirely banned until 1999. Now classified as a category 1 carcinogen, labelling it a dangerous cause of cancer, it cannot be used unless under a strict set of regulations.
The fact that you can receive lasting damage to your lungs simply from one instance of contact with free-floating asbestos fibres should be enough for you to consider a survey on your old building. If you recently bought a domestic or commercial property built prior to 1987, you should always be safe and have a survey performed befor...