Asbestos Abatement Services

What is Asbestos?

You may be aware of asbestos as a health hazard but aren't sure exactly what it is. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber but also a known carcinogen that can cause respiratory disease. Asbestos use is not totally banned in the U.S. It is currently legal to manufacture certain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and some ACMs are still being imported today. Asbestos fibers have been added to many different building materials, regardless of when construction took place.

Rockies Environmental & Demolition Services Inc offers professional asbestos abatement and removal services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (720) 230-1045 for a FREE estimate today!

Do You Need Asbestos Abatement?

Asbestos was once recognized for its heat resistance, strength, versatility and insulating properties. It has been used in many construction applications over the years, including acoustic ceilings, roofing materials, vinyl flooring, plaster walls, duct insulation and more.

In the mid-1970s, the EPA banned asbestos due to concerns over the health effects of exposure to carcinogenic asbestos fibers. These health issues included fibrotic lung disease, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Here in Colorado, the laws are specific about disturbing asbestos-containing materials (ACM) during any renovation project. Asbestos removal is required if you exceed certain trigger levels:

• Single-Family Residential Dwellings – 50 linear feet on pipes; 32 square feet on other surfaces; or the volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum.
• Commercial Buildings – 260 linear feet on pipes; 160 square feet on other surfaces; or the volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum.

Rockies Environmental & Demolition Services offers our asbestos abatement services in case your structure is damaged by flood, fire or other emergency situations, or you are remodeling or renovating and older home or commercial space.

Health Effects From Exposure to Asbestos

Exposure to asbestos can increase your risk of developing lung cancer. Generally, the greater the exposure to asbestos, the greater the chance of developing health problems due to it. Symptoms can take years to develop following exposure.

Asbestos-related conditions can be difficult to identify. Your healthcare provider can identify the possibility of asbestos exposure and related health issues such as lung disease with a thorough medical history. This includes looking at your medical, work, cultural and environmental history.

If your doctor suspects an asbestos-related health condition, they can use a number of tools to make an actual diagnosis. This includes a physical examination, chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests. You may also be referred to a specialist who treats diseases caused by asbestos.

Three of the major health effects associated with asbestos exposure are:

• Asbestosis – A serious progressive, long-term, non-cancer disease of the lungs
• Lung cancer
• Mesothelioma – A rare form of cancer found in the thin lining of the lung, chest and the abdomen and heart

For more information, visit the EPA's website.

Our Asbestos Abatement Process