Asbestos in any form is a cause of concern, but friable asbestos is of an immediate danger. Asbestos can become friable from many different things, including remodels and storm damages. Storm damages are known to cause extensive damages to properties. Below, we will talk about asbestos locations and how storm damages can cause asbestos to become friable.

Asbestos and Storm Damages

Asbestos-containing materials have been found in roofing, insulation, and drywall. All of these areas are prone to storm damages. If your roof and attic become damaged during a storm, there is a major chance of asbestos becoming friable. Friable asbestos is asbestos that has been disturbed and is of immediate danger of being inhaled. Asbestos exposure is highly hazardous, as it can cause respiratory illnesses, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Storms with high winds and hail can cause damages to the interior and exterior of your property. This can disturb asbestos-containing materials, allowing asbestos fibers to float throughout your property.
If you have known asbestos on your property, it is crucial that you have it removed as soon as possible to avoid exposure. Asbestos exposure happens without you knowing, which makes it even more dangerous. All asbestos is dangerous, but friable asbestos should be removed by a professional as quickly as possible.

If you have storm damages and are unsure if your property has asbestos, it is best to call a professional asbestos abatement company to have the property checked for asbestos. If there is asbestos, a professional asbestos abatement professional will need to remove the asbestos. Asbestos is hazardous, and laws and regulations are in place to ensure asbestos is safely removed and properly disposed. This is done so that no one is exposed to asbestos. Utah Asbestos Abatement removed asbestos from commercial and residential properties.