Asbestos Roofs in Adelaide: Know the risks

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Asbestos Roofs in Adelaide Know the risks
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• Use of asbestos removal Adelaide was prevalent in
  Australian homes until the late eighties. It was
  used as roofing material in the form of a
  corrugated fibro product.
• These sheets were thicker than corrugated iron
  sheets they had a weathered appearance with a
  matte finish.  

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• After a few years, asbestos roof removal
  Adelaide disintegrate due to the exposure to
  weather. In a place like Adelaide where hailstorm
  is rampant, the disintegration happens faster.
• When the upper surface disintegrates, the
  asbestos particles spread in the surrounding
  areas by winds and rains.
• Winds make them airborne whereas water takes them
  to the waterbodies.

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How does asbestos removal increase the risk of
exposure?

• When you call a removal agency for asbestos
  removal Adelaide, it follows the standard
  operating procedure to minimize air pollution
  during the removal process.
• Still, we shouldnt forget that there is always a
  possibility of contaminating the surroundings.

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• Asbestos roofing has three types of fibro
• Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos)
• Amosite (Brown Asbestos)
• Chrysolite (White Asbestos)
• All three types are considered risky.

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The risk factors

• When the risks associated with asbestos exposure
  surfaced, extensive research was conducted to
  establish the correlation. Studies revealed
  shocking results.
• Not only those who are involved in the trade,
  storage, transportation, application and removal
  of asbestos roofs are at risk, but those also who
  live in the surrounding areas.

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• Hence, the use was banned three decades ago.
• However, millions of building in Australia still
  have asbestos roofs.
• Since they are quite old, the risk of exposure
  is incredibly high.
• What are the significant health risks?

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• When the tiny fibers are inhaled, they dont
  decompose. And thus, remain lodged permanently in
  the lungs. Major diseases that are caused by
  Asbestos exposure are
• Lung cancer
• Asbestosis
• Mesothelioma
• Pleural thickening

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• Those who have a weak immune system or smokers
  get severely impacted by Asbestos exposure.
• Smoking acts as a catalyst for the development of
  cancer.
• It is considered a fatal combination. Also,
  people having respiratory problems get more
  affected by Asbestos exposure than others. They
  get infections repeatedly that persist for a long
  time.

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• To avoid the risk of asbestos exposure all old
  roofs should be replaced with non-asbestos
  roofing.
• Also, enough care should be taken while removing
  the old roof.
• By avoiding close contact with asbestos sheets
  and taking necessary precautions, it is possible
  to limit the health risks associated with
  asbestos.

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