Asbestos glue is not something you can walk into your local hardware store and find sitting on the shelf. However, before the 1990s, this material was literally a household item. Despite the fact that asbestos glue is no longer used in the construction industry, both renovation projects and even natural disasters can pose a dangerous exposure risk. Here’s what you need to know about asbestos glue- how to identify it and how to keep yourself safe.

Asbestos, the Miracle Mineral

At face value, it’s shocking to consider that asbestos has been the go-to material in over 800 industrial applications. However, when considering what makes asbestos a great material to start with, it’s much easier to see why this is the case. Asbestos has been called a mineral milagroso, being highly durable and resistant to the elements of nature.

Asbestos glue was widely used in construction, and can still be found in old homes.

The strength and resistance of asbestos makes it a perfect material to be used in the construction industry. After all, construction is all about building structures that can stand up to the forces of nature.

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Asbestos fibers can also be added to other building materials to strengthen and fireproof them. For example, to assist the fireproofing process of masonry, asbestos could be found in plaster. To allow roofs to hold together and resist heat decay, asbestos was used in both tejas and roofing cement.

Even the siding of older buildings was made with asbestos to help protect them from decay. These are more commonly known uses of asbestos, but many people may be unaware that asbestos was used as glue, specifically for flooring.

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Identifying Asbestos Glue

For health reasons, and potential legal liability, it is vital to know if there is asbestos glue or other asbestos construction materials on your old building.

But how do you know that what’s in your home or workplace is actually asbestos?

Here are some qualities to look for:

Asbestos Glue Consistency

Asbestos glue, commonly called black mastic or simply “mastic” will look like a dried putty, slightly tacky or springy in consistency.

Asbestos Glue Color

While the color will range depending on how long it’s been there and the surrounding materials, asbestos glue will generally be either a dark brown or black color.

Asbestos Glue Uses

You are most likely to find asbestos glue under older vinyl tiles and floors.

While these are helpful ways to visually inspect your home or workplace in order to determine if asbestos glue is present, the most helpful (and verifiable) way to make this determination is by looking to the professionals and getting your flooring tested for asbestos.

Testing for asbestos glue in your home or building

There are different kinds of tests available, as well as different prices based on the test procedure that’s best for your situation. But regardless of which kind of testing is done, if it is determined that you have asbestos glue or older mastic in your home or building, you should have it removed by a licensed and experienced empresa de eliminación de asbesto con licencia y con experiencia lo elimine.

Please note: Attempting to do this on your own is not worth trying to save money, especially by putting yourself at high risk! Testing can be used both to ensure that asbestos is present, and it can also be used afterward to make sure that- if asbestos was uncovered- that no exposure risk remains.

Increasing the risk of exposure from asbestos glue

Damaged or worn asbestos glue or other asbestos construction materials can release harmful asbestos fibers into the air.

The highest risk related to asbestos glue is when it becomes damaged.

Despite the fact that older homes and industrial buildings constructed prior to the ban on asbestos in the United States contained asbestos in numerous applications, the presence of asbestos may be harmless, if left undisturbed. However, as buildings continue to get older and decay, the risk of that asbestos becoming exposed, damaged, and airborne only increases.

Asbestos dangers from natural disasters: damaged asbestos glue

Natural disasters like flooding, hurricanes, and even a destructive tornado can aggressively expose asbestos glue when flooring becomes damaged.

If these circumstances aren’t enough to increase the risk of exposure, the growing trend for remodeling and repurposing old buildings means that even in controlled demolition or deconstruction situations, a safe place can quickly become a health risk.

The safest bet is to have a professional test a sample from your home or building for asbestos.

Regardless of the situation, this is why it is important to be aware of the possibility of asbestos glue in your home or workplace. Having this knowledge can direct a remodeling project on a safe trajectory, or it can give you the knowledge you need to keep yourself and others safe in the event of airborne exposure from the forces of nature. Further, getting an asbestos audit can protect you from legal liability.

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What If you Have Already Been Exposed?

If you are concerned or unsure whether you have been exposed to asbestos, it is important to reach out to your healthcare provider right away. Whether you have probable cause to suspect that you have been exposed or the results of an asbestos test have come back with conclusive evidence, it is always best to remain on the side of caution for your own health and safety.

If you have any questions about legal claims, disability, or compensation related to your home being contaminated by asbestos, reach out to the professionals at AsbestosClaims.law. They are equipped to help you get the legal and financial peace of mind you need.

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