Asbestos in Brick Mortar
Concerned that exposure to asbestos brick mortar could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer? Learn more below.
Most brick and block mortar made before the 1980s contains asbestos fibers. Asbestos was considered a crucial safety feature for buildings and was used in countless building materials. It’s easy to see why - adding asbestos to the mortar drastically increased its tensile strength and durability, made it more lightweight and most importantly, fireproof. Many mortar mixtures contained between 80 – 95% chrysotile asbestos, giving brick layers and others in the masonry trade who mixed the dry asbestos mortars one of the highest risks of developing an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma.
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When microscopic spear-like asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can become embedded in the lungs and abdomen. This in turn leads to micro abrasions then scarring. Over many years or decades, the oxygen supply is cut off, leading to a long painful suffocation. Asbestos exposure can result in numerous asbestos related diseases, such as asbestosis, pleural plaques, or even malignant mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer that is always caused by asbestos exposure.
Intact asbestos brick mortar is relatively harmless once installed. Demolition or damage is highly dangerous. Encapsulating, or sealing, is the only alternative.
If you believe you may have been exposed to asbestos, or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may want to consider calling an attorney to discuss your legal options. A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation that you and your family need and deserve.
Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.