Rochester home slated for demolition after asbestos removalRochester, New Hampshire - A dilapidated home in Rochester, New Hampshire will soon fall. The eyesore, located on Silver Street, will be demolished in order to make way for a new duplex. The duplex will be built by Habitat for Humanity, reports Fosters.
The city-owned property has continuously crumbled, and is in serious disrepair. The City Council has donated the property to Habitat for Humanity, in order to avoid costly asbestos abatement.
It would have cost the city $50,000 to tear the home down, due to asbestos issues. Since Habitat for Humanity is willing to cover that cost, the city felt it was a wise decision to donate the property.
The organization will tear down the structure, following asbestos abatement. Asbestos is a highly hazardous material, found in many older homes and buildings. When disturbed, the particles can become airborne and pose a serious health risk to those exposed.
Extended exposure to the material has been known to cause several diseases, including malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive asbestos-related disease.
Due to an extended latency period, mesothelioma treatment tends to arrive late. Such treatment is palliative, rather than curative. There is no cure for asbestos cancer.
The organization has already lined up a couple with two children to move in once the home is built. A second family is being considered for the other unit.
The organization holds mortgages for families who cannot acquire a home through a traditional mortgage.
