Importance Of Asbestos Testing In House Inspection
When refurbishing a home or buying a renovated property that has been built before the 1990s, it's best to get an asbestos checking done beforehand. Asbestos comprises a group of 6 naturally occurring silicate minerals which are fibrous by nature. Before the 1980s, buildings were built with it, as it provided weather resistance and insulation. Around 1978, usage of asbestos became extremely restricted in New Zealand after finding evidence about its harmful effects. Thus, getting a house inspection Auckland done is advisable. Effects of asbestos and where to find it Asbestos can cause damage to the respiratory system including lungs. It can also result in 4 major terminal diseases. It is considered as a carcinogenic substance. When the surrounding material around the asbestos is degraded, it starts to seep into breathable air. The severity of the problem lies in the fact that the symptoms of asbestos poisoning or commonly known as asbestosis may take years to reveal. For a pr