CORE SERVICES

Asbestos / Vermiculite Abatement

Asbestos-containing materials are found in industrial and commercial facilities, schools and universities, and residential properties.  Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous minerals  because it has a high tensile strength, the ability to be woven, and resistant to heat and  chemicals, asbestos has been used in more than 3,000 different products over the last 100 years. Today asbestos is most likely found in or on the following materials:

  1. Steam pipes, boilers, and furnace ducts insulation
  2. Floor Tiles and Sheet Flooring and the Adhesive or Mastic
  3. Cement sheets or Protection Around Furnaces  and Boilers
  4. Door Gaskets in Furnaces and Boilers
  5. Soundproofing or Decorative Spray On Walls and Ceilings
  6. Patching and Joint Compounds for Walls and Ceilings
  7. Asbestos Cement Roofing, Shingles, and Siding
  8. Glues and Adhesives, Window Glazing and Caulking
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MOLD REMEDIATION

Charter Oak Environmental has adopted current acceptable industry standards in under taking our mold remediation projects and preparing remediation estimates and protocols. Professional mold remediation requires more than just eliminating existing mold. Mold remediation includes preventing the spread of mold and eliminating potential mold problems in the future, wheter that be in an attic space or below grade. Mold remediation also involves containment of existing mold (so that it does not spread), controlling the air movement, protecting the occupants from mold, protecting the technicians from the mold, proper disposal of waste materials and in-depth cleaning of the affected areas.

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LEAD ABATEMENT

Charter Oak Environmental primarily focuses on the removal and encapsulation of lead paint and coatings, found in industrial, commercial, or residential settings. We are both a state licensed lead abatemnet company and an EPA Lead-Safe Repair, Renovation, Paint (RRP) certified firm.

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SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

Selective demolition or deconstructuion requires careful planning as well as the implementation of procedures to reduce the health and safety risks. Charter Oak Environmental uses their in house trained employees to provide containment, dust control, universal waste removal, and protecting the remaining built environment. This is done whether a single room is demolished or the major portion of a building all the time maintaining and preserving the integrity of the historical features or structural components. Charter Oak Environmental has the expertise to categorize, condense, package, transport, and dispose of the waste stream including any universal wastes.

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OTHER SERVICES

PCB Remediation

The presence of polychlorinated biphenyl’s (PCBs) in building-material, is an emerging environmental health issue.  PCB contamination is an issue which can quickly become expensive, time-consuming, and hazardous. Charter Oak Environmental can Manage the safe removal of PCB’s from your project. PCB’s can be found primarily in,the following areas:

  • Electrical equipment including transformers andcapacitors
  • Oil used in motors and hydraulic systems
  • Fluorescent light ballasts
  • Cable insulation
  • Thermal insulation material
  • Adhesives and tapes
  • Oil-based paint
  • Caulking
  • Plastics