Hazardous Asbestos Is Still With Us in Many Buildings and Products<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDespite a wide-ranging federal ban<\/a> on the manufacture, import, and sale of asbestos products<\/a> in the late 1980s, many older structures remain contaminated.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile asbestos insulation poses little threat to human health when it is left undisturbed, the fibers could create a significant risk<\/a> if they are unsettled during the course of renovation or expansion work. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssessing Asbestos Risk in Older Homes <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAsbestos is a term used to refer to six naturally occurring minerals<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen asbestos minerals are broken down into small fibers, they can be interwoven with other materials. While people have worked with asbestos for thousands of years, it became a mainstay of American construction in the early 20th<\/sup> century<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMany Construction Materials in Structures Built Before the 1980 Contain Asbestos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAsbestos was used in many construction materials and products including but not limited to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Asphalt and cement-based roof shingles <\/li>
- Siding <\/li>
- Vinyl floor<\/a> and wall tiles <\/li>
- Heating ducts<\/a> <\/li>
- Furnaces <\/li>
- Pipe wraps and thermal tape <\/li>
- Paint<\/li>
- Insulation <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Although asbestos is now subject to strict regulatory controls, many homes constructed before the E.P.A.\u2019s asbestos ban<\/a> contain significant amounts of asbestos-based materials. If your home was built during or before the 1970s, you should presume that asbestos is present. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, the presence of asbestos does not mean that a home needs to be evacuated or rebuilt. Instead, individuals who believe their home is contaminated should exercise caution when working with potential asbestos products<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTypes of Asbestos Insulation <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAsbestos insulation comes in four different forms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Loose-fill asbestos<\/strong>, which often has a white or grey coloration and could resemble broken-down Styrofoam. Loose-fill asbestos<\/a> is typically more dangerous than other forms of asbestos, since it is also friable and easy to inhale.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Block asbestos<\/strong>, or semi-rigid asbestos slabs that would be cut on-site for insulation fitting. Block asbestos might resemble a white-colored brick or slab and usually contains high concentrations of raw asbestos. If this insulation is damaged, it could crumble and become airborne.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Asbestos wraps, <\/strong>which could have a cardboard-like appearance and texture. Since asbestos is naturally heat-resistant, wraps were used to insulate and protect hot water pipes, furnaces, and ducts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Spray-on asbestos, <\/strong>designed to reduce labor costs and typically employed in large, non-residential structures. Spray-on asbestos insulation was applied to ceilings, walls, and structural beams, and might look like a hard, greyish material, not dissimilar to unleveled cement. <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModern Insulation Should Not Contain Any Asbestos, But May Resemble It<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nThe most common modern insulations<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Foam insulation<\/strong>, which could be sold as a spray-on foam or static boards. Spray-on foam insulations come in a variety of colors but are usually white or pink. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Fiberglass insulation<\/strong>, which may be sold as blanket insulation, loose-fill insulation, or rigid fibrous insulation<\/a>. Since fiberglass is a glass product, it exhibits a slight \u201cshine\u201d or \u201cflicker\u201d when exposed to bright light.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Cellulose insulation<\/strong>, which can resemble asbestos. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Foam and fiberglass insulation materials are, in most instances, easily distinguishable from asbestos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, cellulose and asbestos insulation can appear very similar. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nCellulose insulation can be differentiated from asbestos by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Material. <\/strong>Cellulose insulation is made from recycled paper products like cardboard and newspaper, whereas asbestos insulation is mineral-based. <\/li>
- Texture. <\/strong>Both asbestos and cellulose insulation may appear friable and \u201cfluffy.\u201d However, cellulose insulation may contain noticeable traces of fiber or paper. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Age. <\/strong>If your house was built after the early- to mid-1970s, its insulation is not likely asbestos-based. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
However, telling the difference between asbestos and cellulose insulation can be difficult, especially if your house was built before the E.P.A.\u2019s asbestos bans<\/a>. We have provided a guide for distinguishing between asbestos and cellulose insulation, but in all cases, the safest approach is to consult a professional<\/a> and schedule proper asbestos testing<\/a> of the areas and material in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nIf you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and asbestos-related damage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAsbestosClaims.Law<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAsbestosClaims.law is your comprehensive resource for all things asbestos. We hope this information helps you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you believe that your home was contaminated with asbestos, you could be entitled to significant compensation<\/a>\u2014money you could use to cover the costs of asbestos removal services, pay for medical treatment, and preemptively protect your physical well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn addition to legal claims<\/a>, veterans disability<\/a>, social security<\/a> and employment protection like workers compensation<\/a>, FELA<\/a> and The Jones Act<\/a> for maritime workers, there are asbestos trusts<\/a> that have been set up to compensate those harmed by asbestos without having to file a lawsuit.
If you have any additional questions or concerns related to asbestos, including testing<\/a> for exposure or how to file a claim, please get in touch<\/a> by email at help@asbestosclaims.law<\/a>, or call or text us at (833) 4-ASBESTOS (427-2378)<\/a> or (206) 455-9190<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9009,"template":"","blogtag":[51],"class_list":["post-8996","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blogtag-construction"],"acf":[],"x_featured_media":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile-220x220.jpg","x_featured_media_medium":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile.jpg","x_featured_media_large":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile.jpg","x_featured_media_original":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile.jpg","x_date":"junio 14, 2022","x_metadata":{"image_header_blog":"9010","_image_header_blog":"field_5f86255998692","name_author":"AsbestosClaims.Law Staff","_name_author":"field_5fa027bb365d8","image_author":"6020","_image_author":"field_5fa02869365d9","alternative_link":"","_alternative_link":"field_5faae1f7dd7d1","_yoast_wpseo_focuskeywords":"[]","_yoast_wpseo_keywordsynonyms":"[\"\"]","_yoast_wpseo_estimated_reading_time_minutes":"4","_thumbnail_id":"9009","_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp":"","name_location":"","_name_location":"field_63347737c6caa","image_location":"","_image_location":"field_6334775ac6cab","_trp_translated_slug_es_ES":"aislamiento-de-asbesto-y-celulosa-cual-es-la-diferencia-y-por-que-es-importante","_yoast_indexnow_last_ping":"1676331256","title_location":"Asbestos Lawyer:","_title_location":"field_63dad6e7d72c9"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/8996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blogtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blogtag?post=8996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Despite a wide-ranging federal ban<\/a> on the manufacture, import, and sale of asbestos products<\/a> in the late 1980s, many older structures remain contaminated. While asbestos insulation poses little threat to human health when it is left undisturbed, the fibers could create a significant risk<\/a> if they are unsettled during the course of renovation or expansion work. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Asbestos is a term used to refer to six naturally occurring minerals<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When asbestos minerals are broken down into small fibers, they can be interwoven with other materials. While people have worked with asbestos for thousands of years, it became a mainstay of American construction in the early 20th<\/sup> century<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Asbestos was used in many construction materials and products including but not limited to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although asbestos is now subject to strict regulatory controls, many homes constructed before the E.P.A.\u2019s asbestos ban<\/a> contain significant amounts of asbestos-based materials. If your home was built during or before the 1970s, you should presume that asbestos is present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the presence of asbestos does not mean that a home needs to be evacuated or rebuilt. Instead, individuals who believe their home is contaminated should exercise caution when working with potential asbestos products<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Asbestos insulation comes in four different forms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common modern insulations<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foam and fiberglass insulation materials are, in most instances, easily distinguishable from asbestos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, cellulose and asbestos insulation can appear very similar. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Cellulose insulation can be differentiated from asbestos by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, telling the difference between asbestos and cellulose insulation can be difficult, especially if your house was built before the E.P.A.\u2019s asbestos bans<\/a>. We have provided a guide for distinguishing between asbestos and cellulose insulation, but in all cases, the safest approach is to consult a professional<\/a> and schedule proper asbestos testing<\/a> of the areas and material in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n If you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and asbestos-related damage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n AsbestosClaims.law is your comprehensive resource for all things asbestos. We hope this information helps you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you believe that your home was contaminated with asbestos, you could be entitled to significant compensation<\/a>\u2014money you could use to cover the costs of asbestos removal services, pay for medical treatment, and preemptively protect your physical well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to legal claims<\/a>, veterans disability<\/a>, social security<\/a> and employment protection like workers compensation<\/a>, FELA<\/a> and The Jones Act<\/a> for maritime workers, there are asbestos trusts<\/a> that have been set up to compensate those harmed by asbestos without having to file a lawsuit.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAssessing Asbestos Risk in Older Homes <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Many Construction Materials in Structures Built Before the 1980 Contain Asbestos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Types of Asbestos Insulation <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nModern Insulation Should Not Contain Any Asbestos, But May Resemble It<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
AsbestosClaims.Law<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
If you have any additional questions or concerns related to asbestos, including testing<\/a> for exposure or how to file a claim, please get in touch<\/a> by email at help@asbestosclaims.law<\/a>, or call or text us at (833) 4-ASBESTOS (427-2378)<\/a> or (206) 455-9190<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9009,"template":"","blogtag":[51],"class_list":["post-8996","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blogtag-construction"],"acf":[],"x_featured_media":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile-220x220.jpg","x_featured_media_medium":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile.jpg","x_featured_media_large":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile.jpg","x_featured_media_original":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Header-Insulation-pano-mobile.jpg","x_date":"junio 14, 2022","x_metadata":{"image_header_blog":"9010","_image_header_blog":"field_5f86255998692","name_author":"AsbestosClaims.Law Staff","_name_author":"field_5fa027bb365d8","image_author":"6020","_image_author":"field_5fa02869365d9","alternative_link":"","_alternative_link":"field_5faae1f7dd7d1","_yoast_wpseo_focuskeywords":"[]","_yoast_wpseo_keywordsynonyms":"[\"\"]","_yoast_wpseo_estimated_reading_time_minutes":"4","_thumbnail_id":"9009","_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp":"","name_location":"","_name_location":"field_63347737c6caa","image_location":"","_image_location":"field_6334775ac6cab","_trp_translated_slug_es_ES":"aislamiento-de-asbesto-y-celulosa-cual-es-la-diferencia-y-por-que-es-importante","_yoast_indexnow_last_ping":"1676331256","title_location":"Asbestos Lawyer:","_title_location":"field_63dad6e7d72c9"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/8996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blogtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blogtag?post=8996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}