Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can cause serious health problems if you inhale it. That is why it is important to have your home tested for asbestos before you renovate or buy a property. Asbestos is a natural fiber that is resistant to fire and heat. It was used a lot in building materials to make them stronger and more durable. But if these materials are damaged or repaired incorrectly, they can release asbestos fibers that are harmful to the respiratory tract. It is therefore necessary to have a thorough asbestos test performed by a certified company before you move into a property or renovate it. For more information, please visit asbestattest-aanvragen.be.
It is not easy to see with the naked eye whether a building material contains asbestos. That is why it is best to hire a professional company that specializes in asbestos analysis. You should not try to take a sample yourself, because that can be dangerous. You can expose your home to asbestos contamination. This can be very harmful to your health and that of your family. You should also not disturb building materials that may contain asbestos if they are not in danger of being damaged by renovations.
In older houses, especially those built before the 1970s, it is not uncommon to find asbestos in textured ceilings. Floor tiles that contain asbestos should also be taken into account. You may also find asbestos in other building materials such as:
- Boilers
- Steam pipes
- Wood stoves
- Soundproofing material
- Texture paint
- Roofing (Slates, Corrugated Sheets)
- Cladding
- Floor Mats
- Adhesives
Asbestos testing should be done in every home. This is especially important when you consider the possible health effects of inhaling asbestos. The longer and more often someone is exposed to asbestos, the greater the chance that he will develop lung diseases. A qualified pulmonologist should be consulted if there is any suspicion of asbestos exposure in your home.
The asbestos certificate is mandatory for the sale of buildings built before 2001 in Flanders. The asbestos certificate is a document that describes the presence and condition of asbestos in a building. If you want to have an asbestos certificate made in Flanders, you can contact Asbestattest-aanvragen.be. They are process certified to make an official asbestos certificate.
