Professional Solutions for Your Property
Your safety and health are paramount regarding the environment you live and work in. Fast Response Environmental, a leading environmental consultant in Colorado, specializes in comprehensive asbestos testing services for residential and commercial properties. Uncover the critical role of asbestos inspections, air testing, monitoring, and the detailed process of bulk sampling to ensure your property is free from hazardous materials.
Why Asbestos Testing is Essential
Asbestos, a hazardous material found in buildings constructed before 1981, poses significant health risks. Asbestos poses a significant hazard due to its capacity to disintegrate into minuscule fibers. These fibers, with their extremely fine nature, have the ability to linger in the air for days following initial disturbance. Inhalation of these airborne fibers is possible for individuals during this time. Given their tiny size, these fibers can penetrate deeply into the lungs, where they may become lodged in the lung tissue. Once embedded, these fibers can lead to severe health complications, including lung cancer, asbestosis (characterized by lung tissue scarring), and mesothelioma (a form of cancer affecting the lining of the lung cavity). Fast Response Environmental provides turnkey inspection, testing, and sampling services to identify any presence of asbestos in your property, ensuring your safety and peace of mind.
State Licensed Asbestos Inspections
Our team of state-licensed and accredited inspectors performs thorough inspections to determine if your property is at risk. Trust in our expertise to deliver comprehensive and safe asbestos inspections tailored to your property's needs.
Advanced Asbestos Sampling and Analysis
With more than 3,000 building products and various items containing asbestos, the sole method to ascertain asbestos presence in a material is through sampling conducted by a certified asbestos testing agency such as Fast Response Environmental, followed by analysis at an accredited asbestos laboratory.
Where Can It Be Found
Here are a few examples of locations where asbestos may be present, but this list is not exhaustive.
| Mechanical Systems and Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
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Pipe Insulation (corrugated air-cell, block, etc.) |
Tar Paper Wrap on Pipe Insulation | Pipe Fitting Insulation (“Mud”) |
| Breaching Insulation | Boiler Insulation | Mud Packing Between Boiler Plates |
| Refractory Materials (Boiler Liner Brick & Mortar) | Air Handler Insulation (“Mud”) | HVAC Duct Insulation and Seam Sealants |
| Mastics/coatings on Pipes and Ducts | Ductwork Flexible Fabric Connections | Taping Compounds (Thermal) |
| Thermal Paper Products | Rope Gaskets | Flat Gaskets, Especially High Temperature Applications |
| Heat Shields | Cooling Towers (Transite Siding and Louvers) | Cement Pipes, Transite Pipes |
| Electrical Systems and Equipment | ||
| Electric Wiring & Cable Insulation | Heat Shields in Lighting Fixtures | Electrical Cloth |
| Electrical Panel Partitions | ||
| Elevators | ||
| Elevator Brake Shoes | Elevator Equipment Panels | Transite Plates between Arc Pads |
| Flooring | ||
| Asphalt Floor Tile | Vinyl Floor Tile | Floor Mastic |
| Linoleum/ Backing | Vinyl Sheet Flooring/Backing | Other Floor Backing |
| Tar Paper Used as Underlayment | Grout | |
| Wall and Ceiling Materials | ||
| Spray-Applied Insulation | Blown-in Insulation | Acoustical Plaster |
| Decorative Plaster | Wallboard & Ceiling Board | Joint Compounds Spackling Compounds |
| Textured Paints/Coatings | Fire Doors (Internal Insulation) |
Packing Materials “Fire Stop” (for Wall/floor Penetrations) |
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Transite Panels – Walls, Ceilings, Roofs, Siding, Pegboard |
Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels | Mastics, Glues, Adhesives |
| Caulking/Putties | Slate Chalkboards | Cement Wallboard |
| Cement Siding | Grout | |
| Laboratory Casework & Equipment | ||
| Transite Interiors in Chemical Hoods | Transite Table and Counter Tops | Glues and Sealants on Casework |
| Transite Sinks | Sink Undercoatings | Transite Drying Racks |
| Gaskets and Insulation on Ovens | Laboratory Oven Mitts | |
| Roofing Materials | ||
| Roofing Shingles | Roofing Felt | Rolled Roofing |
| Roof Cement and Flashing | Built-Up Roofing (Tar) | Base Flashing |
| Tars, Sealants, Coatings | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Fireproofing | Fire Blankets | Fire Curtains |
Solutions for Every Property
Asbestos can concern any property owner, whether it’s a home or a business. Our inspectors are ready to deliver expert services and 24-hour turnaround sampling for commercial and residential properties, ensuring you receive the best care and immediate peace of mind.
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Ensure your property is free from hazardous asbestos with our professional testing and inspection services. Contact Fast Response Environmental today to schedule your asbestos inspection and take the first step toward a safer environment.