Why is loose fill asbestos insulation so dangerous for your health?

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     If you think you may have loose fill asbestos insulation in your home, you may be wondering if it is something you can safely ignore or if it is something you should deal with right away. After all, is loose fill asbestos insulation very dangerous or is it something you can live with?

 

Why is loose fill asbestos insulation dangerous? -- No, loose fill asbestos insulation is not something you can live with and, yes, it is very dangerous for your health.

 

All types of asbestos are dangerous but loose fill asbestos insulation is the most dangerous. This is because it was installed in your home in tiny pieces, unlike a typical asbestos that was installed in one big piece. This means it is much easier for small pieces of the loose fill asbestos insulation to get into the air and to then be breathed in by you or someone in your family.

 

Once in your lungs, the loose fill asbestos insulation will attach itself to lung tissue. It will then begin to cause health problems up to and including lung cancer. This is why your home should be tested for asbestos and, if you get a positive test result back, then the problem should be dealt with as quickly as you can.

 

How to deal with loose fill asbestos insulation -- Testing will first be done by a certified technician who will take samples of the air in your home. He will also take samples of anything that seems suspicious in attics, cellars, under sinks and in closets, under floorboards and anywhere else loose fill asbestos insulation could be hidden.

 

If the results do come back positive, he will then contact you and tell you about all of your options. It is then up to you to decide what to do.