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Asbestos has been a commonly used building material for many of the buildings and large structures in various parts of the UK for a long time. The main reasons for using asbestos have been its high capacity of resisting heat as well as its overall strength. It was also preferred over other materials since it is a versatile substance and can be availed at a cheaper price. However, since 1999 the use of asbestos has been banned in the UK because the medical community discovered that asbestos can lead to some severe forms of health conditions such as lung cancer, pleural disease, asbestosis and mesothelioma. The latest buildings in the UK do not use asbestos in any form but the older buildings often have copious amounts of asbestos in them.   This is why it is very important that you check for the presence of asbestos if you are looking to move to a building that has been erected prior to 1999. A company that offers asbestos testing Cheltenham services can cater to your needs and h...

Asbestos is a naturally formed silicate material There are six types of asbestos, composed of fibrous crystals. These fibers are made of fibrils that can be exposed to the environment by abrasion and other processes. Inhaling asbestos fibers may cause various life-threatening lung diseases like Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, and even lung cancer. It is really harmful to our health. Use Of Asbestos -   In the stone age, Asbestos was used to strengthen ceramic pots.   At the end of the 19th century, the usage of asbestos had increased due to its excellent electrical insulator property. During the 20th century, it is really known for usages in the construction of buildings. But many modern buildings constructed before 1980, is most probably contained Asbestos.   In UK, till 1999, asbestos material had been used in constructing buildings. After that, knowing its harmful side effects on human bodies, the UK government banned using asbestos in construction, then, Asbestos test...