Asbestos
Asbestos Seam Tape
June 4th, 2020
Asbestos seam tape resembles white medical tape. This can be found on the exterior of duct work at the joints, duct boots and where the return pad meets the joints. On occasion it may be covered with foil or duct tape by others to cover up the asbestos. If this tape is found it can be encapsulated or removed depending on the location and amounts. If the tape is in good condition than nothing needs to be done to it. When it starts to break off or fall apart then that is when the "spores" start ... more »
12" Asbestos Floor Tile
June 14th, 2018
When the conversation of asbestos floor tile arises, it is usually associated only with 9" x 9". In addition to to 9" squares, several manufacturers also produced 12" x 12" that contained asbestos. Either of these tiles that were installed prior to 1980 should be presumed to contain asbestos. In addition to the tile itself, you should also be suspect of the glue or mastic. The same should also be alleged for older linoleum or linoleum like flooring as well as the adhesive ... more »
Silica Dust Cleanup/Industrial Cleaning
October 20th, 2016
Silica Dust Cleanup / Industrial Cleaning Crystalline Silica dust exposure is a topic of concern especially due to new OSHA standards coming into effect in 2017 or sooner. We encouter it during our industrial cleaning operations and duct cleaning operations in construction projects, foundries, glass manufactures, refractory, ready-mix concrete, dental labs, etc. Crystalline Silica is a common component found in mortar, bricks, sand, rock, etc. It is the 2nd most common element in the ... more »
Asbestos Abatement or Asbestos Encapsulation?
September 14th, 2016
Asbestos Abatement or Asbestos Encapsulation? These two terms are thrown around the asbestos industry daily but may not mean much to the average consumer. Asbestos Abatement is another term for Asbestos Removal. It is exactly as it sounds, the asbestos is removed from the building component, etc. The advantage of asbestos removal is that you do not have to deal with the asbestos again after it is professinally removed. The disadvantage is that the abatement/remvoal process takes more time ... more »
Customer Service For The Service Industry?
August 9th, 2016
It seems surprising to many of our customers that our technicians care. It seems that customer service is outdated. We believe strongly that every customer is very important. This includes asbestos removal customers, mold remediation customers, duct cleanings on down to a single dryer vent cleaning in a residential home. You, the customer, are paying for a service and a service is what you should expect. Time is money for both you and for us. You should expect us to be on time and if we are ... more »
Asbestos In Schools
June 17th, 2016
Asbestos In School A majority of Wisconsin’s schools still contain asbestos building material. Our top ten asbestos materials we remove from schools are. Asbestos floor tile. Asbestos mastic and asbestos flooring glue. Asbestos caulking (door, window, spacrete) Asbestos window glazing. Asbestos pipe fittings and joint insulation. Asbestos pipe insulation. Asbestos lab counter tops. Asbestos transite in lab hoods and weld booths. Asbestos duct work insulation Asbestos on boilers (caulking, burner ... more »
Asbestos 101 " Early Years"
May 11th, 2016
Asbestos 101 “Early Years” Asbestos occurs (naturally) in large deposits on all 7 continents. Archeologists have found dating back to the Stone Age Some Early uses of asbestos include: Asbestos wicks (in candles/lamps). Egyptian pharaohs wrapped in asbestos cloth (used to protect from deterioration) Clay pots (asbestos was used to strengthen them) Table cloths/napkins (asbestos fibers were woven to make a cloth like material) Romans and Greeks noted the following about asbestos: ... more »
ASbestos Containing Building Materials
May 6th, 2016
Asbestos Containing Building Materials Here is a great picture with a list of building materials that can be positive for Asbestos that was found. Even if your home was built post 1980, the presence of Asbestos containing material may pertain to you. If you do own a home that was built prior to 1980 then your chances of having asbestos likely increases. Please visit our website DirtyDuctsCleanig.com to find our contact information as well as learn more about our company and its services. ... more »
Asbestos Hazard
April 19th, 2016
Asbestos Hazard Asbestos becomes a hazard when it is airborne. If asbestos in the home becomes damaged, asbestos fibers may be released. For example, when asbestos insulation around boilers, furnaces, and pipes deteriorates, it releases asbestos dust. Ceilings containing asbestos may release fibers when they are drilled or patched. If the ceilings are in poor condition, air movement from ceiling fans and opening and closing draperies may spread asbestos dust. Asbestos Transite pipes, which have been ... more »
Is this Asbestos
April 1st, 2016
Is this Asbestos? A visual inspection of your home is usually not sufficient to determine if it contains asbestos. Instead, samples of suspected asbestos fibers should be sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) are two approved methods of analysis. The National Institute for Standards and Technology maintains web lists of laboratories certified to do TEM and PLM analysis. Although the Environmental Protection Agency ... more »