At Green Tech Corp, we craft tailored asbestos removal plans grounded in comprehensive site assessments, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Our expertise spans diverse site types, leveraging advanced techniques and regulatory knowledge to address unique challenges. Below are our top 10 most common asbestos-containing site types requiring customized plans. Let us briefly let you in on our approach for each.

1. Commercial Buildings

Older office towers, retail centers, and hospitals often harbor asbestos in sprayed-on fireproofing, vinyl floor tiles, and thermal insulation. We conduct accredited inspections using polarized light microscopy (PLM) to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACM), establish three-stage decontamination units, and deploy H14 HEPA negative air machines to maintain 0.02 inches of water column pressure, ensuring fibers remain contained during removal. Post-abatement, we perform TEM air clearance testing to certify safety, minimizing business disruptions.

2. Industrial Facilities

Factories, refineries, and power plants contain asbestos in boiler insulation, gaskets, and corrugated roofing. Our certified teams assess high-risk areas with point-counting analysis for precise ACM quantification, deactivate utilities to enable wet removal with amended water, and use glovebag techniques for pipe insulation. We comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, employing continuous air monitoring to protect workers and prevent cross-contamination.

3. Residential Properties

Pre-1980s homes may have asbestos in popcorn ceilings, siding, or duct wrap. We prioritize occupant safety by sealing HVAC systems, erecting critical barriers with 6-mil polyethylene, and using low-pressure wet methods to suppress fibers. Our process includes post-removal visual inspections and PCM air testing, ensuring compliance with EPA’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for safe reoccupation.

4. Schools

Asbestos in schools, often in floor tiles, ceiling panels, or pipe lagging, demands strict adherence to AHERA regulations. We develop detailed management plans, conduct accredited surveys with bulk sampling, and schedule removals during non-school hours to eliminate exposure risks. Our containment systems use negative pressure enclosures, and we perform aggressive air clearance testing with TEM to ensure fiber levels are below 0.01 f/cc.

5. Historical Buildings

Landmark structures, such as theaters or museums, contain asbestos in ornate plaster, roofing, or insulation, requiring preservation-sensitive approaches. We collaborate with preservation boards, using non-destructive sampling and encapsulation where removal risks structural integrity. Our HEPA-filtered micro-vacuums and wet wiping ensure minimal dust, with clearance testing to maintain historical integrity and safety.

6. Demolition Sites

Buildings slated for demolition risk releasing asbestos from disturbed ACM in walls or roofing. We notify agencies per NESHAP (40 CFR §61.145), establish full containment with double-layer polyethylene, and use wet removal to prevent fiber release. Pre-demolition air monitoring and post-removal waste tracking ensure compliance, with sealed containers transported to approved landfills.

7. Shipyards

Vessels built before the 1980s often used asbestos in engine insulation, bulkheads, and fireproofing. Our maritime-certified teams work in confined spaces, using localized glovebags and portable HEPA units to control fibers. We adhere to OSHA 29 CFR 1915.1001, conducting personal air sampling and ensuring proper waste disposal at designated facilities.

8. Public Infrastructure

Bridges, tunnels, and utility plants may contain asbestos in coatings, caulking, or pipe wraps. We assess sites with activity-based sampling to quantify exposure risks, employing lockout/tagout procedures and critical barriers to isolate work zones. Where removal isn’t feasible, we apply EPA-approved encapsulants, followed by HEPA vacuuming and air monitoring to protect public safety.

9. Disposal Sites

Landfills or sites with improperly disposed ACM, such as broken tiles or insulation, pose contamination risks. We follow 40 CFR §61.150, using sealed, double-lined containers and certified transport to EPA-approved facilities. Our teams conduct soil sampling and dust suppression with water misting, ensuring long-term site safety through post-disposal monitoring.

10. Renovation Projects

Renovations of older offices, hotels, or apartments risk disturbing ACM in drywall, ceiling tiles, or HVAC systems. We perform pre-renovation surveys with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for accurate ACM detection, isolate work areas with negative pressure enclosures, and use wet scraping techniques. Continuous air monitoring and final clearance testing ensure no fiber migration, safeguarding workers and occupants.

At Green Tech Corp, our customized asbestos removal plans combine technical precision with regulatory expertise to deliver safe, compliant solutions. Contact us to protect your site with our industry-leading services.