Asbestos is terrible for both your home and your health, so it’s always best to have it removed. Here at Helpful Handyman Hire we have experienced, professional handymen that are here to help you. Asbestos is found in most older houses across Australia, and can be extremely detrimental to your health if it is disturbed or broken. If you have recently found asbestos anywhere in your home, don’t panic, just contact Helpful Handyman Hire, we’ll take care of it for you in a safe, fast and effective way. Contact us today for an asbestos removal quote, we’d be happy to help!
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. These qualities make the mineral useful but if your are exposed to asbestos it can be highly toxic.
Asbestos is used in construction as an insulator as it is effective. Asbestos can be added to materials such as cloth, paper, cement, plastic as well as many other materials to increase their durability. When the dust of asbestos is inhaled or ingested, the fibers can become permanently trapped in the body. After many years the trapped asbestos can cause many negative effects on your health.
Asbestos can cause problems such as:
