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Native Environmental asbestos abatement personnel are experts in the area of proper removal, packaging and disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials. Critical aspects involved in the assessment and removal of Asbestos Containing Materials are: proper preparation of the work area, i.e. critical barriers, pre-cleaning and erection of "containment" areas, establishing "negative pressure", adequate "wetting" of the material, proper removal of the material, approved packaging in "leak-tight" containers, DOT prescribed transportation and EPA approved disposal. Native Environmental has the experience, personnel, and equipment to safely perform any size asbestos abatement project from a single glove-bag to an entire high-rise abatement project.

Native Environmental takes pride in our quality assurance program, extensively trained employees and state-of-the-art equipment for safe, cost-effective abatement services. Our high quality of personalized service enables Native Environmental to build an exceptional track record with a wealth of satisfied customers.

Once the asbestos containing materials have been identified by an Environmental Consultant on a specific project, Native Environmental can make a cost effective "Project Offer" on the project along with any cost saving recommendations that we can offer.

WHAT IS ASBESTOS?
Asbestos (Greek a-"not"; sbestos,"extinguishable"), the fibrous form of several mineral and hydrous silicates of magnesium. The name may also be applied to the fibrous forms of calcium and iron.




WHY IS IT USED?
Asbestos is nonflammable and a poor heat conductor therefore making is a valuable material in the construction of flame retardant materials used in Industrial Plants such as pipe insulation, and safety clothing for fire fighters. It is also used in many others building products because of it fibrous properties and its longevity as a building material.



WHAT PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS?
l FLOOR TILE & ASSOCIATED MASTIC
l LINOLEUM (Sheet Vinyl)
l SPRAYED ON ACOUSTICAL MATERIAL
l PIPE LAGGING & INSULATION MATERIAL
l DUCT SEAM TAPE
l DRYWALL / TEXTURE / JOINT COMPOUND
l WINDOW & DOOR CAULKING
l POOL PLASTER
l ROOFING MATERIAL & ASSOCIATED MASTIC
l FIREPROOFING

**These are the most common materials. Asbestos may be present in other materials.

HOW DOES NATIVE HANDLE THE REMOVAL OF THESE MATERIALS?
Native Environmental asbestos abatement personnel are experts in the area of proper removal, packaging and disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials. This includes: proper preparation of the work area, i.e. critical barriers, pre-cleaning and erection of "containment" areas, establishing "negative pressure", adequate "wetting" of the material, proper removal of the material, approved packaging in "leak-tight" containers, DOT prescribed transportation and EPA approved disposal. Native Environmental has the experience, personnel, and equipment to safely perform any size asbestos abatement project from a single glove-bag to an entire high-rise abatement project.