Floor deck cracking discovered at Theresa school following asbestos removal
Indian River Central School District’s construction project has been delayed again. Part of the floor deck at the Theresa Primary School in Theresa, New York has cracked. Because of this, the flooring will require additional work, reports the Watertown Daily Times.
The cracks were discovered following asbestos abatement. Multiple layers of the hazardous material were removed from the school’s floors, in order to make the building safer. Yet the abatement revealed significant cracking in the deck below.
Asbestos is a highly hazardous material, most commonly found in older homes. When disturbed, the toxic material is made airborne, and can pose a serious health risk to those exposed. Because of this, the material must be removed before major renovation projects may occur.
Exposure to the material has been known to cause several diseases, including mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an aggressive disease, known to form from the mesothelium.
Even the best mesothelioma doctors struggle to diagnose patients in the early stages of their disease. Once diagnosed, patients must undergo painful clinical therapies including mesothelioma chemotherapy, surgery and mesothelioma radiation.
Indian River Central School District followed proper safety precautions by removing the asbestos. The district has decided to deal with the revealed issue by fixing the cracked floor. Repairing the floor will save the district money.
Although the project was set to conclude in four weeks, the repair work will extend such date.