Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Construction Cleanup NYC

Have you ever seen a building being demolished? It is pretty sweet. What is not so sweet is the construction cleanup in NYC. Construction and demolition of any type of building in NYC leaves a tremendous mess and the cleanup is quite a task. There may also be harmful materials that can become airborne with either process. Finding a company that can handle these materials safely and timely is important when undertaking any NYC construction cleanup job. These are some of the hazardous materials you may encounter:
  • Asbestos – Although the use of this material is now banned in construction, any building built before the 1980's runs the potential risk of containing this highly carcinogenic insulation.
  • Carpet and Flooring – Some synthetic rugs and carpeting may have been treated with insecticides and fungicides when they were first installed. Removing the carpeting may make these compounds become airborne.
  • Insulation – Certain materials used for insulation over the years can contain harmful particles. These are common among the following insulating materials urea-formaldehyde, polyurethane, fiberglass on kraft paper with asphalts adhesive, cellulose, vermiculite and perlite.
  • Paint – Lead paint was banned in 1977 in the US, but some buildings in NYC may contain lead based paint. This is a major health risk for residents and needs to be handled by professionals.

These are just some of the reasons why any NYC construction cleanup job needs to be done by professionals. At Pyramid Group, we guarantee that nothing will stand between you and that construction, demolition or renovation project you've put time into planning and researching. For more information on construction cleanup in NYC call Pyramid Group today at 347-730-9488.

1 comment:

  1. And that's why I prefer not to step foot in buildings that appear over 30 years old.... too many health risks involved!
    -Jack @ construction site cleanup

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