How to Test Your Home For Asbestos
If you are concerned about the materials used in the construction of your home or office, an asbestos test can be performed. It is impossible to tell if a material contains asbestos simply by looking at it. To obtain an accurate reading, you must use a specially designed test. The tests are carried out in labs located throughout the United Kingdom. The first step is to contact the lab that will perform the test and find out what kind of sample they require. There are some guidelines to follow when retrieving the sample. There should be no other people in the room or area where you are collecting the sample. Wear protective gloves at all times to avoid touching the material. To collect any bits that may fall, place some plastic on the ground beneath the area from which you will be cutting the sample. A light mist of water sprayed on the material will help reduce any airborne fragments. Turning off any items that could blow particles around, such as a furnace or air conditioner, ...