Finding and removing asbestos makes your home or business safe for yourself, your family, and your staff. But what happens to the asbestos afterwards? As a hazardous material, asbestos isn’t something you can just toss in a bin (or even into a dumpster) like other building material waste. Instead, just like with asbestos removal, asbestos disposal has to be handled with the proper protection and training by licensed experts in the field, either by the same contractors who removed the asbestos or through a properly certified disposal company. [Read more…] about How Asbestos is Disposed of Safely
Archives for June 2018
Serpentine vs Amphibole Asbestos: Uses and Dangers
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and comes in both many types and even colors. Some of these have even historically been cut and polished like gemstones. However, asbestos has seen a large amount of commercial use in the construction world and has been linked to numerous health problems that can lead to breathing problems, cancer, and even death. Today we’re going to look at the two major types of asbestos – serpentine and amphibole – and compare the two in terms of uses and dangers. [Read more…] about Serpentine vs Amphibole Asbestos: Uses and Dangers
Can You Sell a Home Containing Mold?
When you’re gearing up to sell your home, it can be a busy and nerve-wracking time. Not only do you need to pack up years of accumulated possessions and deal with the logistics of your new home, but you also have to get your old home ready for sale. Finding and fixings all the little problems, dings, and scratches are one thing, but it can be terrifying to find a major issue in your home. This article looks at what to do when you discover mold in the home selling process, and what you need to do about it before selling. [Read more…] about Can You Sell a Home Containing Mold?
Asbestos in Your House: A Breakdown Floor by Floor
Asbestos, the so-called “miracle mineral” for much of the 20th century, was not a material used by itself. Generally a fairly brittle silicate, asbestos was instead added to other materials due to three major properties: its high heat resistance for fire-proofing, it’s insulative properties, and its sound-deadening effects. These, combined with a low cost, means that asbestos was used in a lot of construction materials. How many? Let’s take a look at common uses throughout the home, from the basement to the attic of a home. [Read more…] about Asbestos in Your House: A Breakdown Floor by Floor
