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Safe Asbestos Abatement and Removal Services
Asbestos was once prized for its fire-resistant and insulating qualities and was widely used in construction across Canada throughout the 20th century. However, as health risks became apparent, government regulations led to a decline in asbestos use. Today, many older homes and commercial properties in Calgary, Lethbridge, and surrounding areas may still contain asbestos, making professional abatement and removal essential to ensure the safety of occupants.
Types of Asbestos
Here are the main types of asbestos that can be found in older buildings:
Chrysotile (White Asbestos): The most common type found in Canadian buildings, often present in insulation, roofing, and flooring materials.
Amosite (Brown Asbestos): Known for its strong fibres, amosite was used in cement sheets and pipe insulation.
Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos): The most hazardous form, crocidolite was typically used in spray-on coatings, pipe insulation, and some plastics.
Where Can Asbestos Be Found?
In Calgary, Lethbridge, and the surrounding areas, asbestos may be found in a variety of materials and surfaces:
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Heating System Insulation: Steam pipes, boilers, and furnace ducts may be insulated with asbestos blankets or asbestos paper tape. Damaging, repairing, or improperly removing these materials can release asbestos fibres.
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Flooring Materials: Resilient floor tiles, including vinyl, asbestos, asphalt, and rubber tiles, as well as the backing on vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives used for tile installation, may contain asbestos. Sanding or scraping these materials during removal can release fibres.
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Insulation Around Stoves and Furnaces: Cement sheet, millboard, and paper used for insulation around furnaces and wood-burning stoves may include asbestos. Repairing, removing, or altering these insulations, such as cutting, tearing, sanding, drilling, or sawing, can release fibres.
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Appliance Door Gaskets: Door gaskets in furnaces, wood stoves, and coal stoves may contain asbestos. Worn or damaged seals can release fibres during operation.
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Sprayed Soundproofing or Decorative Material: Soundproofing or decorative material sprayed on walls and ceilings may contain asbestos. Loose, crumbly, or water-damaged materials, as well as surfaces that are sanded, scraped, or drilled, can release fibres.
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Patching Compounds and Textured Paints: Patching and joint compounds for walls and ceilings, and certain textured paints may contain asbestos. Sanding, drilling, or scraping can release fibres into the air.
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Exterior Building Materials: Asbestos cement roofing, shingles, and siding are potential sources of asbestos exposure.
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Fireplace Accessories and Household Products: Artificial ashes and embers for gas-fired fireplaces, older fireproof gloves, stovetop pads, ironing board covers, and some hairdryers may contain asbestos.
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Automotive Parts: Automobile brake pads and linings, clutch facings, and gaskets may also contain asbestos.
What Should You Do If You Find Asbestos on Your Property?
If you find asbestos in your home or business, it is important not to attempt to remove it yourself, as disturbing asbestos can release harmful fibres into the air. Asbestos materials that remain intact and undamaged generally do not pose a risk unless their fibres become airborne. It is recommended to monitor these materials regularly for any signs of deterioration, such as tears, abrasions, or water damage. Should you notice any damage to asbestos-containing materials, professional repair or removal may be required. In such cases, contact Clean Air Services to arrange for a comprehensive evaluation and removal plan.
Asbestos Testing
Clean Air Services offers comprehensive asbestos testing to determine the presence and type of asbestos in your property. Our specialists use accredited laboratories and advanced sampling methods, ensuring accurate results. Testing is vital before starting renovations or demolition, helping you protect occupants and comply with local regulations. Additional benefits of our service include the safe removal and disposal of asbestos, significantly reducing health risks associated with airborne fibres, and eliminating the possibility of further asbestos exposure in your property.
Asbestos Removal: What Does It Entail?
Clean Air Services provides expert asbestos removal and encapsulation services, operating in full compliance with guidelines established by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety and the Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual. Our trained personnel implement industry-leading practices for safe handling and disposal, effectively reducing risk to building occupants and workers. As a COR-certified organization, Clean Air Services prepares tailored method statements for each project, detailing specific procedures and logistical considerations. Safety supervisors perform random site audits to verify ongoing adherence to all industry standards.
Safe Asbestos Abatement
After preparing a method statement for your abatement project, Clean Air Services conducts a thorough site inspection to identify all visible and accessible materials that may contain asbestos. Suspicious samples are sent to an accredited lab for analysis. The resulting asbestos survey report summarizes sample results, locations of asbestos-containing materials, risk assessments, and recommended actions. This report is kept on-site and updated regularly as a reference guide for tracking asbestos presence.
Commercial Asbestos Removal
Commercial spaces experience high foot traffic, which can disturb asbestos particles and expose customers and employees to health risks. Because of this, business owners have a legal obligation to ensure the removal of asbestos from their properties in order to safeguard the health of all building occupants. Clean Air Services offers tailored removal solutions for offices, schools, industrial sites, and public buildings, minimizing downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance.
WHY CHOOSE US?
With years of experience serving Calgary, Lethbridge, and surrounding areas, Clean Air Services is committed to safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Our certified team delivers reliable testing and removal, safeguarding your property and those within it.