San Fernando Drywall & Joint Compound Removal
Many residential and commercial buildings constructed before the 1980s may have asbestos-containing materials, including drywall boards and joint compounds. Manufacturers used asbestos in drywall and joint compounds for several reasons, including its fire resistance, insulative qualities, durability, and affordability.
While asbestos offered these advantages, manufacturers and builders did not fully understand its health risks at the time. Asbestos exposure has since been linked to serious respiratory diseases, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, leading to a shift away from its use in construction materials and a focus on safer alternatives.
Asbestos-containing drywall or joint compounds are not harmful to human health unless something disturbs them. This means if you are planning a renovation, remodeling, or other kind of construction project and suspect your building has asbestos, abatement is crucial.
At Sky Blue Environmental, we have effectively abated asbestos-contaminated materials for more than 28 years. You can count on our licensed, insured, and trained team to remove asbestos from your building, restoring your safety and clearing the way for the completion of your next project.
Where Will You Find Asbestos in Building Walls?
Most often, asbestos will be present in older joint compounds that builders used to fill cracks or gaps in drywall. The drywall itself may also contain asbestos, especially if it was manufactured and installed prior to the United States’s 1977 ban on using asbestos in drywall materials.
If you are searching for professionals to perform reliable drywall and joint compound removal in San Fernando, call (888) 373-8832 or contact us online.
Drywall & Joint Compound Asbestos Abatement in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, & Ventura Counties
When you need a professional you can trust to safely abate asbestos-containing materials in your home or commercial building, we are the local, family-owned company to call. We offer excellent customer service, work to achieve 100% customer satisfaction, and make emergency appointments.
Here is what you can expect if you choose us for drywall and joint compound asbestos abatement:
- Abatement planning: We evaluate the condition of the asbestos-containing materials and assess the risk of fiber release. Using this information, we develop an abatement plan that outlines the scope of our removal work and safety protocols.
- Containment setup: Our team establishes barriers using plastic sheeting and negative air pressure systems to isolate the work area and prevent asbestos fibers from spreading to other parts of the building.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE): Our team members also equip themselves with appropriate PPE, including respirators, coveralls, and gloves, to ensure their safety during the abatement project.
- Safe removal and handling: We use industry-approved techniques for dismantling and removing drywall and joint compounds. We then package these contaminated materials in impermeable containers for disposal.
- Cleanup and disposal: Our team disposes of asbestos-containing materials, following relevant regulations and protocols. We finish abatement projects by cleaning the work area using HEPA vacuums and damp wiping to remove asbestos debris and particles.
- Air monitoring: During the final stages of abatement, we monitor our work area’s air quality to verify that it is free of asbestos fibers and safe for occupants, workers, and others.
Do You Have Asbestos in Your Drywall or Joint Compounds? Call Us.
Our dedicated team of abatement professionals at Sky Blue Environmental stands ready to protect you from the dangers of asbestos in your drywall or joint compounds. Take the first step toward eliminating asbestos risks in your building; call us today! Once we have more information about your needs, we can give a free estimate for the project.
For drywall and joint compound removal in San Fernando, call (888) 373-8832 or reach out to us online.