Do you think asbestos problems are a thing of the past? Think again! Before the ’90s, asbestos was mainly used to insulate buildings for weather and noise and for fireproofing. Most U.S. companies stopped using these products once it was discovered that the material had potential to cause harmful side effects, but unfortunately it may still be present in older buildings.
If you are planning any renovations or demolitions, it is important determine if asbestos was used in the original construction of your building prior to beginning the work. There are tools that can be used to test for it’s presence, most commonly found in:
- Cement and plaster
- Building insulation
- Floor and ceiling tiles
- Industrial furnaces and heating systems
What is the risk if you don't test for Asbestos?
When microscopic asbestos fibers are inhaled or swallowed, they can get trapped in the body and many of the exposure side effects don’t show until years later.
Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, such as:
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Ovarian Cancer
Non-cancerous conditions caused by asbestos include:
- Asbestosis
- Pleural plaques
- Atelectasis
If you have an asbestos problem on your property or believe that there could be one somewhere, contact Express as soon as possible and request an inspection. We can help you resolve your asbestos issues and perform any additional restoration solutions you may need.
About Express
Express Facility Management started in San Antonio, Texas in 2008 as a women-owned, minority-operated landscaping business. Over time, our superior service and reliability prompted many of our clients to ask whether we could handle more locations and more services. The company quickly grew into a fully integrated facility management company providing pest control, janitorial services, and grounds management to prestigious brands and community institutions throughout the area. Partnering with thoroughly vetted service providers in various locations, our reach now expands nationwide.
Express Services:
We now service over 500 locations nationwide. We offer solutions for:
Express Assurance:
At Express, we prioritize the execution of quality services for all of our customers.
We layer 4 methods of monitoring into our quality assurance program to create the perfect mix of customer satisfaction, visibility and interaction.
- Establishing Expectations
- Monitoring & Reporting
- Request Process
- Audits & Inspections
