Having your home checked for asbestos is required in the state of Massachusetts if you're going to do any renovation or demolition work on your property. Even if you are not planning any renovations, asbestos could still be present in your home, causing illness. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has flexible fibers resistant to electricity, heat, and corrosion. While it is an effective insulation material, exposure to asbestos is highly toxic. If you inhale or ingest asbestos dust, it will stay in your body forever, causing inflammation, genetic damage, and scarring. It can also cause other health problems such as cancer. Mesothelioma is the most commonly known cancer caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. There is also a common progressive lung disease caused by asbestos called asbestosis.

So, why could asbestos be in your home if it has such negative effects on your health? It wasn't until the Clean Air Act of 1970 that asbestos was classified as a hazardous air pollutant. This means, in homes built before or around this time, asbestos was quite common. For this reason, homeowners today are facing asbestos exposure from insulation, piping, flooring, and even ceiling tiles. Removing these materials during remodels or renovations can cause asbestos-related diseases without the proper safety precautions. To have your home safely inspected for asbestos by an asbestos testing service in Boston, MA and ensure you and your family remain healthy, give us a call today at EnviroBrite Inspections, Inc. We’ll be happy to help you.

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