Asbestos that has become friable (the material crumbles or is
easily reduced to powder by hand pressure alone), must be abated
or sealed to stop airborne fibres from causing a health risk for
building occupants.
Abatement must occur prior to the commencement of any demolition
or renovation of any property.
The rock fibre is commonly found in roofing shingles; siding
shingles with asbestos cement; vinyl floor tiles and adhesives;
wall and ceiling soundproofing tiles; spackle; stipple; attic
and wall insulation; insulation blankets for furnace ducts, hot
water pipes and boilers, and furnace door gaskets.
Areas of work will be treated as a Type I, Type II or Type III
Removal; this varies according to the extent of existing asbestos
and the complexity of the site.
Options for abatement include complete removal, enclosing the
area, encapsulation, or a combination of methods.
All abatement work is completed in sealed areas to protect the
public.
All wastes are removed by a double-bagging process using poly
bags washed clean of any waste.
All bags are promptly moved off site and disposed of according
to provincial laws.
New asbestos-free retardant products are available for construction.
Health risks and concerns are eliminated by abating asbestos.
