This week I was contacted by Jesse Herman, the Awareness Coordinator at the Mesothelioma Cancer Center who was looking for a Voice that would reach the Sacramento homeowners and home buyers. Sacramento REAL Estate Voice was asked to help since so many of our readers live in Sacramento. I always want to help be a service to my community and thought this was noteworthy.
You may want to share this with homeowners in your community, as well.
Since homes built prior to 1980 likely have asbestos insulation, it is important for Sacramento homeowners and home buyers to be aware of the hazard while remodeling as this can be linked to Mesothelioma cancer. There are many environmentally safe and healthy ways to insulate your home.
Since I am a Realtor and do not have my medical degree let me turn this over to Joe Lederman who will explain the hazards of asbestos, where you can find it and what the "green" (be sure to read my latest update on being GREEN and free e-waste for Sacramento below) alternatives are to help reduce energy costs. Take it away, Joe...
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Gena, Terrific article! Not only do we need to be careful of asbestos insulation but also old tile flooring that is found here in many basements and attics. Thanks for posting this valuable information.