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UFFI Abatement

UFFI was used back in the 1930s – 1970s. Selling a home? Get UFFI certification done. Most real estate agreements presently have a disclosure clause regarding UFFI. It’s also been found in a lot of places you wouldn’t expect, due to the nature of its installation process – which involved extreme air pressure. This pressure allowed it to seep between the surrounded structure.

UFFI Free Certification

Most times realtors will often require UFFI free certification in order to avoid any legal liability for the existence of harmful insulation.

If you suspect UFFI might be present we can offer testing to determine the present formaldehyde levels

Why Did They Use UFFI?

It was a low-cost, nonintrusive way of insulating homes, till they realized after long-term use the product would release formaldehyde gasses that would cause burning, cancer, respiratory irritation, allergic reactions, and a whole list of other health concerns.

Best Course Of Action When Dealing With UFFI

It was determined the best course of action was complete removal from your home or workplace. It’s a similar process to that of removing asbestos, thus making the training we use at A&O Contracting above and beyond the requirements to remove UFFI safely.

It's Most Commonly Found In...

  • residential homes
  • exterior sheathing,
  • brick block
  • aluminum siding
  • shingles

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