Asbestos Removal

As one school in Chapel Hill, NC found out asbestos is still a real and powerful threat. During an already arduous mold removal process at Chapel Hill High School, the floor tiles at the school were found to contain asbestos. The parents became alarmed when photos started circulating among students at the school. The photo depicted a classroom that was sealed off to students and staff for fear of asbestos contamination. As a precaution the crew working in the school took air quality tests that showed there was no threat to students or staff. The asbestos removal will continue on the weekends only, not when students are in school. The school system said it issues a notice of asbestos containing materials at its schools every year but admits older school buildings like Chapel Hill High have become a problem.
Sometimes there are wake up calls, that remind us what happened in the past still has the potential to haunt us. Despite being banned by the EPA in 1989, many facilities built after this date still contained them. Contractors were allowed to use the remaining asbestos they had in inventory. If you suspect your commercial building may contain asbestos, it is important you call a licensed asbestos removal company today. A. Mac Contracting is a North NJ asbestos removal company with the experience and knowledge to assure your building is safe and asbestos free.

A. Mac Contracting
105 Lowell Rd
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
201-262-5841

Asbestos Abatement North NJ

Over two years since Hurricane Irene flooded Hightstown’s Borough Hall, an architect has estimated that damages will cost seven million dollars due to asbestos and mold. The structure has been shut down since Hurricane Irene had flooded it in August 2011.

Since then, the administrative staff has been working in the break room of the public works building and the police have been working in the former Lucas Electric building. Asbestos removal follows very strict protocol due to its highly toxic nature. It is likely that the entire building will need to be replace.

Although asbestos was banned over three decades ago, many buildings still contain the toxic material. It is a difficult and dangerous process that should only be handled by professionals. A Mac Contracting Inc is a professional company that handles asbestos abatement in Bergen County NJ as well as several other asbestos removal services, including:

• Asbestos removal
• Commercial asbestos
• Demolition service
• Asbestos surveys

It is impossible to decipher if a building contains asbestos simply by looking at it. It is necessary to run tests. We provide accurate asbestos surveys. If you would like any more information on our asbestos abatement services, contact A Mac Contracting Inc.

A Mac Contracting Inc
105 Lowell Rd
Glen Rock NJ 07452
201-262-5841

Hazards of DIY Home Repairs and Asbestos

More and more people are taking a do-it-yourself approach to home renovations. While the caustic fiber is no longer being produced or installed in the US, there are still plenty of places it could be. While the DIY approach is becoming popular due to lower costs and more creativity, it could become a potential health risk and experts strongly advise against it. If you suspect that your home or business contains asbestos, it is important to contact a professional asbestos abatement company in South Hackensack NJ.

Many people do not realize how hazardous a small amount of asbestos can be. These are precautions that a responsible asbestos removal company must take to ensure safety:

• Use protective equipment. This includes asbestos abatement respirators. They can be found at most of your big box home improvement stores. 
• Make sure to double bag all of your waste. This will prevent more particles from escaping and any chance of breakage.
• Do not sweep up dust and debris. Use a Type H (shop vac) cleaner or wet rags. This will prevent any more dust from becoming airborne.
• Do not eat or drink. In any area where you are doing home renovations, there is a potential health risk and is also unsanitary. 
• Do not use power tools. If you suspect an area may contain asbestos, using power tools will create too much dust and debris.

If you know or suspect that an area of your home may contain asbestos it is imperative that you contact a licensed asbestos abatement company. A Mac. Contracting Inc. is a professional and licensed asbestos abatement company in South Hackensack NJ that will ensure that any DIY home renovations are safer for you and your family.

A Mac. Contracting
105 Lowell Rd.
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
201-262-5841