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If you have found there is asbestos in your home it is crucial that you immediately have the asbestos removed. Asbestos is highly dangerous to you, your family and your pets.

Definition of Asbestos

To help you understand what asbestos is, asbestos is made up of a group of minerals. The minerals in asbestos have long and thin fibrous crystals. Your naked eye is not able to see all of the asbestos and can easily be inhaled causing serious illness. If you have inhaled asbestos it will plunge deep into your lungs. Your lung's linings will be eaten away by the asbestos causing difficulty in breathing and deadly cancer. If you are diagnosed by a doctor with Asbestosis or Mesothelioma it is not curable.

Years ago asbestos was used in building houses due to how strong it is, durable and helps to fireproof a home. The asbestos is found in insulation, roofing, and tiles in homes in older homes. Asbestos is banned from using in new homes due to the dangerous and incurable health hazards it can cause.

Over more recent years the affects of Asbestos have become more obvious and on 31st December 2003 new laws were introduced to ban the use, re-use, selling or distribution of any Asbestos products of any kind.

Who can Remove Asbestos?

You must hire a fully licensed and certified company to remove asbestos due to their dangerous content. An experienced company should be chosen that will safely remove your roof and is able to replace your roof with today's standard of up-to-date safe materials.

It is critical the business you use is fully equipped and qualified to complete any asbestos removal. They need to be certified and in Australia the business must be licensed by WorkCover.

When dealing with a business for asbestos removal ensure they have a solid asbestos management plan and they have a plan to replace the materials with safer, more suited alternatives.

Top 5 Tips to finding a business to fix your asbestos problem

1. Always seek business that have proven experience to ensure they carefully remove the asbestos from your beloved home or business.
2. Only use businesses that hire tradesmen that are highly trained to take care of your roof.
3. Ensure the business you hire have a clearly laid out plan in case of an emergency to reduce of prevent more damage to your home or business.
4. Look for a business to looks at every job on a case by case scenario, asking questions to better understand how to remove your asbestos quickly and with the least amount of danger
5. Finally, only EVER use business that is Fully licensed and certified to remove asbestos and ask for their qualifications and license details.

After all, you're placing the life of you, your family and friends into their hands and you need to ensure in years to come you will remain happy and healthy.

Greg Hughey is the owner and operators of Metal Technology Roofing a business dedicated to metal roofing and asbestos removal. Greg offers over 25 years of experience and offers the best advise for re-roofing and asbestos.

DEFINITION OF ASBESTOS

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has determined that asbestos is a known carcinogen. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that there are asbestos containing materials in most of the nation's 107,000 schools and over 733,000 public and commercials buildings.

WHAT IS ASBESTOS?

Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally in the environment that is made up of long, thin fibers that look similar to fiberglass. Because of its strengthening, heat and sound proofing capability, manufacturers have used asbestos to make many different products including, pipe insulation, ceiling and floor tile, paints, caulking, fire resistant clothing, and brake pads.

HOW DO YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH ASBESTOS?

Although the EPA has established a very broad ban on the use of asbestos, it is still a health hazard in many homes, offices and schools. Asbestos fibers come from the breakdown of man-made products such as insulation, paints, caulking, table pads, draperies, ceiling and floor tiles, roof shingles, cement, hair dryers and many other products. As asbestos becomes friable (chipped, cracked, crumbly, powdery, flaky or decayed), the fibers can be released into the air and then inhaled.

WHAT CAN ASBESTOS DO TO YOU?

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has determined that asbestos is a known carcinogen. When inhaled, even in small amounts, asbestos fibers can cause a range of severe diseases including lung cancer, asbestosis (an irreversible scarring of the lungs similar to emphysema), and mesothelioma (a cancer of the chest and abdominal linings which causes tumors which grow, spread rapidly and are 100% fatal). Exposure to asbestos may also increase the risk of other cancers such as those of the larynx (throat) and of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach).

HOW DO YOU FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE AN ASBESTOS PROBLEM?

Visit our site for a Do It Yourself Asbestos Kit or Get More Information On Asbestos Removal. Asbestos Test Kits.

There are several types of lung cancers, some of which have distinct symptoms, while others are characterized by an absence of any kind of symptoms even in their most advanced stages. This absence of symptoms can make the already difficult task of detecting lung cancer even more difficult.

Here are some of the different types of lung cancer and some of the pertinent facts about each one of them.

The different types of lung cancer are categorized into two basic types: small cell and non-small. Mesothelioma is yet another kind of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Some of the more common symptoms include:

-Pain in the chest
-A persistent cough that is present for a long time
-Wheezing sound while breathing
-Shortness of breath
-Presence of blood in the sputum
-Unexplained weight loss
-Fever
-Swelling in the face or neck area

Symptoms are typically unnoticeable especially during the early stages of the disease, making the detection of the disease even more complicated than ever and making it difficult to determine whether or not it is necessary to seek medical attention. In the absence of symptoms, knowing the risk factors for lung cancer could help you make a more informed decision.

Considering smoking is one of the major risk factors for contracting lung cancer, giving it up is the first step towards reducing the likelihood of getting any kind of lung cancer. Giving up smoking also lowers the risk of developing other forms of cancer including cancer of the larynx and the throat as well as other parts of the body. A sedentary lifestyle and a poor diet are the other common risk factors.

Studies reveal that almost three thousand people who are non-smokers develop lung cancer every year by inadvertently inhaling second-hand smoke. Unfortunately, despite the fact that no cigarette has touched their lips, they have the same susceptibility rate and the same symptoms as those who smoke.

If you or a loved one suspects the presence of any of the above-mentioned Lung Cancer
symptoms, a visit to the doctor is called for. The fast-multiplying and rapid-spreading nature of the disease, makes early detection all the more important. Though it may not exactly be life-saving, the earlier you detect the presence of any lung cancer symptoms the earlier treatment can be sought, increasing the chances of retarding the progress of the disease. Prevention is of course better than cure and knowing what the risk factors are can help you avoid them, thus lowering your odds of contracting the disease.