Stamford Wrecking Company

Asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was used until the 1970's is a wide variety of building materials such as fireproofing, insulation, cement products, flooring, wall compounds, roofing shingles, stucco putty, sealants and paint coatings. The adverse health effects associated with asbestos exposure can be a variety of cancers, circulatory and respiratory ailments. In accordance with applicable laws asbestos must be identified and removed prior to being disturbed by renovations or demolition activities.

Lead

Lead (Pb) is a metal that was used in a wide variety of building materials such as: water piping and solder, lead sheathing and in certain paint as a mold inhibitor. The adverse health effects to the human body associated with lead exposure can harm the circulatory and nervous system. Serious long term impacts to particular children including mental development are quite prevalent. In accordance with applicable laws, lead must be identified prior to being disturbed by renovation or demolition activities.

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs)

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) were used in manufacturing processes, oil cooled products, transformers, ballasts, etc. PCBs have been banned by the EPA due to the adverse health effects to humans and animals. The adverse health effects associated with PCBs exposure can be circulatory, neurological and respiratory. In accordance with applicable laws PCBs must be identified prior to being disturbed by renovation or demolition activities. Toxic Substance Contract Act (TSCA) regulates activities associated with PCB removals.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) identifies metals such as copper, arsenic, cadmium, which are smelted and used in a wide variety of industrial applications throughout the country,. The process of smelting activities and us in industrial production generates contamination which travels throughout the facility. Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 site investigations determine and identify the extent of contamination. Remediation plans in accordance with applicable laws, regulatory guidelines and specifications are then designed to remediate the facility or property.

Mold

Mold is a living organism that can infest most structures. Its spores are present on building materials prior to installation. These spores remain dormant until moisture comes in contact with them and they grow into mold colonies.

The adverse health effects to humans and animals may vary by exposure, sensitivity and mold type. The adverse health effects associated with inhalation are from two sources: the physical spore and the vapor given off by the spores respiration. Mold abatement includes the removal and replacement of the contaminated materials, i.e. wall board, ceiling tiles, carpets, etc. A thorough disinfection of non-porous surfaces is also performed.