If you are a homeowner or in construction, you may have heard about asbestos before. Asbestos was a popular building material in the early 20th century due to its unique features that make it an excellent insulator, heat-resistant, and fire-resistant material. Asbestos was used widely in building insulation, roofing materials, and cement among other things.

However, in the late 1970s, it was discovered that asbestos posed significant health risks to anyone who came into contact with the material, including the disturbance of uncontaminated asbestos-containing materials during demolition, repair or renovation activities.

Breathing in asbestos fibers can cause several deadly illnesses such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, among others. Additionally, inhaling asbestos fibers can result in chronic respiratory conditions that can debilitate those exposed to the fibers.

Therefore, it's essential to seek professional help from a reputable asbestos removal company whenever you encounter asbestos in your property.