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