Asbestos Abatement

Asbestos should only be handled, encapsulated and/or removed by trained professionals.  Parker Young is one of the only companies in Georgia to utilize foam encapsulation in the abatement of asbestos.  

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos fibers are incredibly strong and have properties that make them resistant to heat and corrosion.  If damaged or disturbed, these microscopic fibers can break off and become airborne.

Where can Asbestos be found?

Many products are in use today that contain asbestos. Most of these are materials used in heat and acoustic insulation, fire proofing, roofing and flooring. In 1989, the EPA identified the following asbestos product categories. Many of these materials may still be in use:

  • asbestos-cement corrugated sheet
  • asbestos-cement flat sheet
  • asbestos-cement pipe
  • asbestos-cement shingle roof coatings
  • flooring felt
  • pipeline wrap
  • roofing felt
  • non-roof coatings
  • vinyl/asbestos floor tile
  • commercial and industrial asbestos friction products
  • commercial, corrugated and specialty paper
  • millboard
  • rollboard

3 Major Health Effects from Asbestos Exposure:

  • Lung Cancer

  • Mesothelioma - A cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity.

  • Asbestosis - Inflammation and scarring of fibrous lung tissue.

Exposure to airborne friable asbestos may result in a potential health risk because persons breathing the air may breathe in asbestos fibers. Continued exposure can increase the amount of fibers that remain in the lung. Fibers embedded in lung tissue over time may cause serious lung diseases.  Asbestos fibers associated with these health risks are too small to be seen with the naked eye, and smokers are at higher risk of developing some asbestos-related diseases.

What to do if you find asbestos:

Asbestos should only be handled and/or removed by trained professionals. The best thing to do is to leave asbestos-containing material that is in good condition alone. If unsure whether or not the material contains asbestos, an asbestos certified Parker Young technician can inspect to sample and test the material for you.

Before you have your home or business remodeled, you should find out whether asbestos-containing materials are present. If you find damaged material containing asbestos (i.e., unraveling, frayed, breaking apart) you should immediately isolate the area (keep pets and children away) and refrain from disturbing the material (either by touching it or walking on it).

Contact Parker Young immediately at 1-888-303-9288 for an on-site inspection.  

Parker Young Construction is one of the only companies in Georgia that uses foam encapsulation to safely and efficiently prevent airborne friable asbestos from circulating throughout your home or place of business.