Milwaukee, WI, has many houses with charming architecture, but asbestos can be found in numerous places. Milwaukee bungalows are beloved one to 1.5-story dwellings that can be found on both the north and south sides of the city. Most of these homes were built during the 1920s housing boom.
A Milwaukee bungalow will boast wooden brackets and similar arts and crafts era details. Some of these homes are brick and have a front screened-in sunroom. The homes were built for working-to-middle-class groups, and the architecture was influenced by California and Chicago bungalows.
Asbestos Use in Exterior Construction
Slate siding panels were sometimes used. Asbestos can be found in these materials. Flashings, shingles, and even some asphalt siding materials also can contain asbestos.
Asbestos Use in Interior Construction
Milwaukee bungalows had basements and those basements housed the mechanicals like furnaces. Sometimes asbestos was used for insulating the areas in between basement walls. Older versions of duct tape may contain asbestos.
Hot water or steam heat was a popular heating method in these old Milwaukee homes and one very likely area to find asbestos in a Milwaukee bungalow is in the insulation that wraps the pipes.
Furnace doors were constructed with gaskets that kept the furnace interior sealed. Obviously, furnace interiors could be very hot and dangerous, so asbestos was prized as an insulation material for these units.
Do Not Disturb
The mere presence of asbestos in a Milwaukee dwelling is not necessarily a reason to panic. If, for example, an asbestos pipe cover is damaged, removal may not be required but some work may be needed to repair the damage.
If the damage is severe, however, the asbestos may need to be removed. Regardless, a survey to determine the extent of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) may be warranted.
ACM Survey and Repairs
An owner of a Milwaukee property with damaged ACM can attempt the repairs. Owners of multi-unit edifices must have the work done by a certified asbestos removal company after the company has completed a survey.
Professional asbestos removal companies must:
- Provide a detailed plan.
- Take appropriate precautionary measures before and during the work.
- Announce where the debris will be taken for disposal.
- Provide a receipt detailing services.
- Conduct an air clearance test.
- Produce worker state certification cards for every worker involved in the project.
Perils of Asbestos
Disturbed products that contain asbestos can release “fibrils” that can cause the following conditions and diseases when inhaled and/or ingested:
- Mesothelioma
- Asbestosis
- Lung cancer
- GI cancers
- Lung tissue scarring
If you suspect that you may have been exposed to asbestos and you need help or advice about possible compensation, you should call a Milwaukee Mesothelioma Attorney today.
Milwaukee Asbestos Exposure Sites
- 24th Street School
- 68th Street School
- Appleton Electric
- Bucyrus Erie
- Craig School
- Kingsbury Brewing
- Marquette Electronics
- OMAR Bakery
- Patrick Cudahy Meat Packing
- Roman Electric Company
The Throneberry Law Group
When you are facing a specialized legal issue like asbestos exposure that could result in significant compensation, you need to call a focused, experienced and leading law firm that is ready to help you. The Throneberry Law Group helps asbestos victims in the Milwaukee area. Call (888) 506-1131 for a free consultation. You can also visit The Throneberry Law Group today for a live chat.
