Types of Asbestos Testing We Provide

Bulk material sampling is the most common type of asbestos testing. Small samples are collected from suspect building materials and analyzed by an accredited laboratory to determine whether asbestos fibers are present.

Common materials tested include:

• Popcorn ceilings and acoustic ceiling texture
• Drywall joint compound and plaster
• Vinyl floor tile and sheet flooring
• Flooring mastics and adhesives
• Roofing materials and mastics
• Cement board and siding materials
• Thermal insulation and pipe insulation
• Fireproofing materials

Samples are analyzed using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) in accordance with EPA analytical methods.

Asbestos surveys are commonly required prior to renovation or demolition activities in order to identify asbestos containing materials that may be disturbed during construction.

These surveys typically involve:

• Visual inspection of suspect materials
• Bulk material sampling
• Documentation of material locations
• Laboratory analysis of samples
• Professional reporting with findings and recommendations

Many regulatory agencies require asbestos surveys before demolition or renovation work can begin.

Following asbestos abatement, clearance testing may be performed to verify that the work area is suitable for re-occupancy.

Post-abatement clearance assessments may include:

• Visual inspection of the work area
• Verification that all asbestos containing materials have been removed or properly managed
• Air sampling within containment areas
• Laboratory analysis of air samples

Air samples are typically analyzed using Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) to determine airborne fiber concentrations.

Clearance testing helps confirm that asbestos abatement activities were completed properly and that airborne fiber levels are within acceptable limits.

Enviro-Chem Consulting Group also provides consulting services related to asbestos projects, including:

• Project oversight and documentation
• Work area assessments
• Asbestos project consultation for contractors and property owners
• Regulatory guidance regarding asbestos requirements

These services help ensure that asbestos related work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.