California Mesothelioma Victims

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Asbestos Exposure in California

Exposed to Asbestos at your Job?
Have you been wrongfully exposed to asbestos at your job? See a list with the most common jobs where exposure happened.
Asbestos Companies in CA
Asbestos companies need to follow certain rules and regulations and protect employees of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos Mines in California
See a list with asbestos mines through out California state. Have you worked in a mine and have health problems?
Buildings with Asbestos in CA
Older buildings may contain dangerous asbestos levels. See a list with the oldest buildings from California that could have exposed you to asbestos.
Schools with Asbestos in CA
See a list with the schools in California may contain asbestos. Stay informed about asbestos dangers!
California Asbestos Landfills
See a list with landfills containing asbestos throughout California. Landfills located close to residential areas may affect your health!
Naturally Occurring Asbestos in California Areas
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that develops under certain conditions. See a list with all the areas and sites where asbestos is naturally occurring!

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Asbestos Siding in California

California is a very populated state, with many houses and buildings. A large percentage of these were built before 1970, the period when asbestos was banned in California. This means that insulation materials, plumbing seals and construction materials were made using asbestos. One very obvious material containing asbestos is the siding of your house. The mineral was used in siding material because it provided with increased durability and insulating properties.

California asbestos siding removal

Siding is usually made out of several shingles, each overlapping the next. These shingles can be easily removed if necessary, but you have to know that there is a second way of turning asbestos siding in to a harmless material. Painting it with specially developed paint seems to reduce its’ ability to release asbestos fibers.

It would be much easier and cost effective to just paint the siding, but we still recommend having it removed and replaced with replacement siding available on the market, that is sure to be asbestos free.

The process of removing asbestos siding

You can do it yourself, or hire a professional asbestos removal company. The process should be the same in either case, and should include the usage of the following:

  • Disposable bags (to deposit debris and asbestos waste)
  • Respirators (filtering the air that workers breathe)
  • Disposable coveralls (it is known that textile fabrics trap asbestos fibers, and using disposable coveralls provide with safety for people after they have been disposed of together with the asbestos removed)

Homeowners are recommended to have their house tested against asbestos if they haven’t done so yet. Testing of asbestos in California is not expensive, because a sample of materials suspected of containing asbestos is taken (such as asbestos cement, asbestos siding, etc.)

The asbestos abatement procedure can also consist of repairing, covering or replacing the siding of your house. The asbestos law states that in the case of complete removal of asbestos materials, the proper disposal of them has to be done. The work are also needs to be cleaned thoroughly before allowing people in the vicinity. Follow these simple rules, and your house will be safe to live in for you and your family, fast and effective from a financial point of view.

Please feel free to contact California mesothelioma organization whenever you require assistance in an asbestos related issue you might encounter. We will help with useful information and contact details, accurately and absolutely free.