Jacksonville Mesothelioma Attorney

Asbestos was commonly used in home construction through the 1970s. In the late 1970s and into the 1980s, the use of asbestos in home construction declined. If you have a home in Jacksonville that was built before 1980, you might find asbestos.

Shingles, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and concrete slabs commonly contain asbestos. Asbestos can also be found wrapping pipes and air ducts.

If asbestos was used in pipe wrap, for example, the original product was designed with asbestos fibers sealed within the wrapping material. The wrap might also be covered with a protective coating or paint. If left undisturbed this asbestos pipe wrap would not necessarily cause issues because the asbestos fibers were encased and sealed.

Asbestos left alone might not be a problem. Disturbed asbestos can lead to lethal disease. Asbestos found in the home can be propelled into the air through:

• Attic renovation projects
• Drywall drilling activities
• Stripping vinyl floor tiles
• Ripping or cutting pipe insulation

Asbestos is not labeled when used in construction projects. It is not usually visible to the untrained person. Since the release of dangerous asbestos fibers can easily occur if you cut into a material that might contain asbestos, you do not want to try to take material samples yourself.

Asbestos insulation, for example, might look like an insulation blanket or an insulating batt. That may be an example of encased asbestos--again, not necessarily an immediate problem.

If you have loose-filled insulation in an attic area, however, you could have an asbestos issue. Loose-filled insulation material might look lumpy.

These popular ceilings were introduced because people wanted textured surfaces rather than unexciting flat ceilings. Unfortunately, many popcorn ceiling materials contained asbestos. If you have popcorn ceilings in your home, do not attempt to remove them yourself.

• If you are purchasing a home and suspect asbestos exists, contact your home inspector.
• Ask your insurance company if asbestos removal might be covered.
• Contract with EPA-certified asbestos remediators.
• If asbestos is encased, just be aware of it and watch for any signs of damage.
• Again, never attempt asbestos removal yourself.

If you suspect that asbestos is present in your home, you need to call a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified professional asbestos abatement contractor. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection also provides asbestos abatement information.

Asbestos can be found in many homes, but manufacturing plants, naval ships, and brownfield areas can also be trouble spots.

• Arlington Salvage
• Atlantic Dry Dock
• Commercial Electric
• Deverre Fiberglass
• Gayco Electric
• IND-MAR Diesel
• King Edwards Cigars
• Miller Electric
• Ryder Truck
• Southern Electric

If you are worried about asbestos in or near your home or workplace, you need to contact a qualified Jacksonville Mesothelioma Attorney like the Throneberry Law Group. The Throneberry Law Group provides aggressive and compassionate support and representation for asbestos cancer victims. Call an experienced Throneberry Law Group attorney today at (888) 506-1131, or visit them online for 24/7 assistance.