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Volver al Blog de AsbestosEl asbesto 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 asbesto glue is no longer used in the construction industry, both renovation projects and even natural disasters can pose a dangerous exposición risk. Here’s what you need to know about asbesto glue- how to identify it and how to keep yourself safe.
El asbesto, the Miracle Mineral
At face value, it’s shocking to consider that asbesto has been the go-to material in over 800 industrial applications. However, when considering what makes asbesto a great material to start with, it’s much easier to see why this is the case. El asbesto has been called a mineral milagroso, being highly durable and resistant to the elements of nature.
El asbesto glue was widely used in construction, and can still be found in old homes.
The strength and resistance of asbesto 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.
El asbesto fibers can also be added to other building materials to strengthen and fireproof them. For example, to assist the fireproofing process of masonry, asbesto could be found in plaster. To allow roofs to hold together and resist heat decay, asbesto was used in both tejas and roofing cement.
Even the siding of older buildings was made with asbesto to help protect them from decay. These are more commonly known uses of asbesto, but many people may be unaware that asbesto was used as glue, specifically for flooring.
Identifying El asbesto Glue
For health reasons, and potential legal liability, it is vital to know if there is asbesto glue or other asbesto construction materials on your old building.
- But how do you know that what’s in your home or workplace is actually asbesto?
Here are some qualities to look for:
El asbesto Glue Consistency
El asbesto glue, commonly called black mastic or simply “mastic” will look like a dried putty, slightly tacky or springy in consistency.
El asbesto Glue Color
While the color will range depending on how long it’s been there and the surrounding materials, asbesto glue will generally be either a dark brown or black color.
El asbesto Glue Uses
You are most likely to find asbesto glue under older vinyl tiles and floors.
While these are helpful ways to visually inspect your home or workplace in order to determine if asbesto 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 asbesto.
Testing for asbesto 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 asbesto glue or older mastic in your home or building, you should have it removed by a licensed and experienced asbesto abatement company.
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 asbesto is present, and it can also be used afterward to make sure that- if asbesto was uncovered- that no exposición risk remains.
Increasing the risk of exposición from asbesto glue
Damaged or worn asbesto glue or other asbesto construction materials can release harmful asbesto fibers into the air.
 | Breathing or swallowing asbesto fibers can lead to major health problems, including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. |
 |  Si es posible que haya estado expuesto al asbesto, hable con su proveedor de atención médica sobre pruebas y exámenes para ayudar a detectar la presencia de fibras de enfermedades relacionadas con el asbesto. |
The highest risk related to asbesto glue is when it becomes damaged.
Despite the fact that older homes and industrial buildings constructed prior to the ban on asbesto in the United States contained asbesto in numerous applications, the presence of asbesto may be harmless, if left undisturbed. However, as buildings continue to get older and decay, the risk of that asbesto becoming exposed, damaged, and airborne only increases.
El asbesto dangers from natural disasters: damaged asbesto glue
Natural disasters like flooding, hurricanes, and even a destructive tornado can aggressively expose asbesto glue when flooring becomes damaged.
If these circumstances aren’t enough to increase the risk of exposición, 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 asbesto.
Regardless of the situation, this is why it is important to be aware of the possibility of asbesto 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 exposición from the forces of nature. Further, getting an asbesto auditoría 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 asbesto, 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 asbesto 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 asbesto, 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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For Justinian C. Lane, getting compensation for asbesto victims is personal.
Justinian’s grandparents and his father all worked with asbesto in their younger years and died from asbesto-related cancers in their later years.
At the time of each of their deaths, no one in Justinian’s family knew that they were eligible to file an asbesto lawsuit and to seek compensation from the asbesto trusts.
Because no one in Justinian’s family knew their options, they never received any compensation for the death of their loved ones.
Si cree que su lesión o la de su familiar estuvo relacionada con la exposición al asbesto, podría tener derecho a una compensación significativa.
This is money you could use to cover the costs of asbesto removal services, pay for medical treatment, and preemptively protect your physical well-being.
También hay fideicomisos de asbesto que ofrecen compensación mucho más rápida y fácilmente (sin presentar una demanda).
Si desea ayuda para presentar un reclamo, ponerse en contacto por correo electrónico a [email protected] o llámenos o envíenos un mensaje de texto al (833) 4-ASBESTOS (427-2378) o (206) 455-9190. Escucharemos su historia y le explicaremos sus opciones. Y nunca cobramos por nada a menos que reciba dinero en su bolsillo.
Además de demandas legales, discapacidad de veteranos, seguridad social y protección del empleo como compensación de trabajadores, FELA y La ley de Jones para los trabajadores marítimos, hay asbesto trusts that have been set up to compensate those harmed by asbesto without having to file a lawsuit.
There is no risk or cost to speak with one of our staff about your asbesto litigation. There are no fees unless you receive money.
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