Asbestos

You may be surprised to know that not all asbestos-containing products are dangerous. A health risk exists only when asbestos fibers are released from a product, into the air where they are inhaled. Products that are ‘friable’ – easily crumbled or made into dust that is easily airborne – are more dangerous than products in which binders immobilize the asbestos fibers.

So, how do you know whether you have an asbestos-related health risk on your hands?  You call us.

More About Asbestos & Our Services

Asbestos is a general name for several varieties of highly fibrous silicate minerals which include Chrysotile, Amosite and Crocidolite. Asbestos can be found within plaster, drywall joint compound, texture finish (stucco), mechanical insulations (pipes, tanks, boilers, ducts), attic insulation (vermiculite), vinyl sheet flooring, vinyl floor tiles, ceiling tiles, asbestos cement (Transite – rain water drains, exterior shingles), roofing felts, mastics, caulking, wire insulation…just to name a few.

The following is a brief overview of the services Danson provides relating to Asbestos:
 
- Asbestos Assessment – Survey of building materials suspected to contain asbestos. 

  Findings outlined within detailed Report.

- Asbestos Abatement – Provide recommendations for asbestos removal, assist in acquiring a

  qualified Contractor, and overseeing Abatement activities.  Abatement activities and inspections

  are outlined within detailed Report.

- Air Monitoring – Collection of air samples for airborne fibre concentration and analysis via

  phase contrast microscopy (PCM) method of detection.  Findings outlined within detailed Report.