What is Asbestos? Could it be Found in your Manassas, VA Home or Business?

There's no doubt that you've heard of asbestos and how its possible presence in your Manassas, VA home can harm your family's health. But do you know exactly what asbestos is?

Quite simply, asbestos is a mineral fiber that is strong and flexible enough to be spun and woven. Asbestos fibers are also durable and heat resistant, which made them a useful material for many industrial products and components. However, asbestos' durability also makes it a harmful agent that, when inhaled, will remain in one's lung tissue for a very long period.

Envirotex is a licensed asbestos testing and removal contractor. We offer:

• All asbestos testing performed by an independent, certified lab to avoid conflicts of interest.
• A technically advanced staff of environmental professionals with building science, construction and environmental inspection fields of speciality.
• Environmental services for indoor air quality and asbestos testing in Manassas, VA.

Breathing high levels of asbestos can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer, mesothelioma - the cancer of the lining of the chest and abdominal cavity, and asbestosis, or lung scarring. Many products made today do not contain asbestos, and those that do contain asbestos must be labeled as asbestos-containing materials. However, many building products and insulation materials made before the 1970s and used in your Manassas, VA home or business could possibly contain asbestos. These products can include roofing, shingles, siding, steam pipes, boiler, and furnace insulation, door gaskets, textured paints, and soundproofing materials, among others.

We are all exposed to low levels of asbestos in the air, but many asbestos-containing materials can be harmful once disturbed and once asbestos fibers are released into the air. If you suspect asbestos may be present in your home, do not touch it or disturb it, as the only way to confirm the presence of your asbestos is through professional examination and testing.

For more information on asbestos and the effects it may have on your Leesburg, Wheaton, or Manassas home, contact Envirotex Environmental Services, LLC. Serving Manassas, VA and Northern Virginia home and business owners, Envirotex Environmental Services' team of licensed and experienced professionals have completed thousands of mold and asbestos inspections.

About Envriotex Environmental Services

Established in Northern Virginia in 2000, Envirotex Environmental Services was founded on military service. While serving his country, the company's owner Mr. Freeman gained vast knowledge and experience in the environmental services field. His expertise in air monitoring and hazardous materials testing prepared him for his post-military career.