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Asbestos Testing & Removal
Can Renovating Old Flooring Release Asbestos Fibers?
Renovating an old floor in Ottawa can cause the release of asbestos fibers and pose a serious health and safety concern. Any activities with old floor tiles or construction that involves cutting, sawing, hammering, or destruction to the flooring, prior to asbestos removal in Ottawa, can quickly lead to asbestos exposure.
Before beginning renovations on any property built during or before the mid-to-late 20th Century in Canada, it’s important to consider whether there could be asbestos on your property. If asbestos is confirmed, you will need professional and certified asbestos floor tile removal.
What Type of Flooring Has Asbestos
Older vinyl floor tiles, adhesives, and underlayments commonly contained asbestos due to its durability and fire-resistant properties. While these products are no longer being manufactured or installed in Ottawa or anywhere else in Canada, they may still exist in properties that were built or renovated during the period when asbestos was popular in construction. The best way to navigate this issue is to book an inspection and get an asbestos removal cost estimate from an approved and trusted service provider near you.
What To Do If You Find Asbestos
If asbestos is suspected or confirmed, renovations should stop immediately. Professional and certified asbestos floor tile removal is required to safely contain and remove the material. Attempting to remove asbestos flooring on your own can increase the risk of contamination throughout the home and pose serious long-term health risks.
For reliable, insured, and certified restoration and asbestos abatement, contact Canada’s Restoration Services.