Winchester, VA is known for its older homes and historic areas. If you ever pass a historic home where there is construction going on, likely an asbestos removal company was the first on the scene before any construction took place.
Most of these older homes have some type of asbestos-containing material in them, and an asbestos removal needs to be done first for the protection of the family and construction crew. Not all construction crews are trained in asbestos awareness which is why any homeowner in Winchester, VA who has an older home should always call in the professionals and have an asbestos inspection which might entail an asbestos removal before doing any remodeling.
If you are suspicious of asbestos in your home in Winchester, VA, do not touch it. Once you disturb asbestos in any way, it produces dust that contains asbestos fibers and this dust then gets released into the air which you breathe.
The presence of asbestos-containing materials in your home in Winchester, VA might not be an alarm if the material has not been damaged in any way. If it has not been damaged and shows no signs of wear and tear, you should be able to just to leave it in place. If it shows any damage or if it is in a high traffic area that family members will come in contact with daily, you might want to call in an asbestos removal professional in Winchester, VA and let them remove it to be safe.
Homeowners in Winchester, VA should never take it upon themselves to remove asbestos-containing materials. Proper equipment and clothing are required to properly and safely remove asbestos. An asbestos removal professional will wear special clothing, gloves, and respirators, some which are disposable to avoid further contamination.
They will take all necessary safety precautions which will include asking you and all family members to move out of your home in Winchester, VA until the complete asbestos removal has been done. Once the asbestos removal is complete and it is safe, you and your family will be allowed to move back into you Winchester, VA home.