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June 10, 2020 by FCI Admin

Identifying and Protecting Yourself from Asbestos-Containing Paint

The texture of old asbestos-containing paint on a house roof.When envisioning flaking paint in older homes, one’s mind often wanders to thoughts of harmful lead inhalation. However, lead is not the only hazardous substance that can be present in paint; asbestos is also an unseen risk. This can endanger homeowners if they plan on remodeling or the paint begins to chip. That’s why it’s so important to identify and protect yourself from asbestos-containing paint. [Read more…] about Identifying and Protecting Yourself from Asbestos-Containing Paint

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: airborne asbestos, Asbestos Abatement, asbestos paint, Asbestos Removal, Demolition, encapsulation, interior renovations, joint compounds, patching compounds, renovations, silver paints, textured ceiling paints

May 21, 2020 by FCI Admin

Violating Asbestos Regulations: How It Can Cost You

A broken window on an abandoned building signifying one violating asbestos regulations.Asbestos abatement is an essential step when demolishing a building, as the release of asbestos fibers can contaminate the surrounding area. But not only can dismissing or improperly performing such a vital step compromise the health of workers and nearby residents, but it can also have severe financial repercussions. In April, a Milwaukee real estate company and contractor learned this lesson the hard way when they were hit with a heavy fine for violating asbestos regulations. [Read more…] about Violating Asbestos Regulations: How It Can Cost You

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos Abatement, Asbestos Disposal, Asbestos Regulations, asbestos violation, cost of violation, Demolition, Department of Natural Resources, Hazardous Materials, Iowa, Milwaukee, real estate

August 22, 2019 by FCI Admin

Hazardous Material Removal: What to Expect

Asbestos specialist in protective gear operating a jackhammer.If an inspection detects hazardous material in your home or business, such as asbestos, lead paint, or toxic mold, the next step is to remove it. This blog is going to guide you through the various steps and tools a hazardous remediation and removal company like Fiber Control, Inc. would use when it comes to making a building safe from hazardous materials. [Read more…] about Hazardous Material Removal: What to Expect

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog, Demolition, Lead, Mold Tagged With: Demolition, Hazardous Material Removal, Remediation, Sandblasting, Selective Demolition

June 28, 2019 by FCI Admin

Hazardous Materials in Property Remodeling and Demolition

Loaded dumpster or disposal bin near a construction site.Building remodels are all about intentional damage focused room-by-room or the whole building. From saws to sledgehammers to backhoe demolition, everything from putting in a new kitchen to demolishing an old factory unearths the hidden secrets of the property. One of the biggest risks is exposing contracts as well as those who live in and around the property to hazardous materials during the project, as many of the above tools can easily disturb and cause hazardous materials like asbestos, lead, and mold to become airborne. [Read more…] about Hazardous Materials in Property Remodeling and Demolition

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog, Demolition, Lead, Mold Tagged With: Asbestos, Demolition, Hazardous Materials, Lead, Mold, Remodeling, Rennovation

December 27, 2018 by FCI Admin

Asbestos Exposure for Construction Contractors

Contractor Worker and the Home Remodeling Job.While this blog often focuses on the impact asbestos exposure has on the owners and residents of a property, it’s also important to understand how it affects those who come in direct contact with it from job to job, worksite to worksite. Today we’re looking at the professions that are most at risk, looking specifically at the construction industry where the risk of asbestos exposure is at its highest. [Read more…] about Asbestos Exposure for Construction Contractors

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos, Asbestos Exposure, Construction Worker, Demolition, Remodeling, Rennovation

November 28, 2018 by FCI Admin

When Should You Test for Asbestos?

Close-up Of Person Hand Checking Living Room Using Magnifying Glass.Asbestos can be present in older buildings, from the vinyl floors to the popcorn ceilings. Due to its ubiquitous use, many buildings built before the 1990s may contain asbestos. Many asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in homes are in places that pose no immediate danger – they may have even been discovered before and left in place or encapsulated. However, while having asbestos in your home is always a risk, below are the times you are at the biggest danger of exposure, and when testing makes the most sense. [Read more…] about When Should You Test for Asbestos?

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos, Demolition, Home Inspection, Property Damage, Rennovation

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