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March 6, 2020 by FCI Admin

Staying Safe from Asbestos After a Fire

Fire damaging materials potential used to encapsulate asbestos

A house fire is dangerous in and of itself, but even after the fire has been extinguished, there may still be the presence of a deadly threat. After a house fire, you may want to quickly transition into the recovery and rebuilding phases, but first, you must understand the importance of staying safe from asbestos after a fire, as the fire may have destroyed materials that kept you safe from asbestos. [Read more…] about Staying Safe from Asbestos After a Fire

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: airborne asbestos, Asbestos Abatement, asbestos after a fire, Asbestos Encapsulation, fireproof asbestos, Friable Asbestos, house fire, staying safe from asbestos

December 28, 2019 by FCI Admin

What to Do If A Home Inspection Turns Up Asbestos

Close-up Of A Man's Hand Searching With Magnifying Glass At Home,Part of buying or selling a home usually entails a home inspection – an in-depth survey of a home foundation, structure, systems (such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical), and more. While not all home inspections are equal or even thorough, each can turn up something wrong with the home. Some will be small problems or simply good point to negotiate a price for the home, but others can pose a bigger risk. Today let’s look at what happens if a home inspection turns up asbestos. [Read more…] about What to Do If A Home Inspection Turns Up Asbestos

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos, Asbestos Inspection, Friable Asbestos, Home Buying, Home Inspection

February 14, 2019 by FCI Admin

7 Asbestos Terms You Should Know

Number 7 on green backdrop of an abestos abatement contractor.When it comes to getting an asbestos inspection or abatement done at your place of business or at home, it’s important to understand core concepts and terms. Below are seven of the most common terms and titles used when talking about asbestos contractors and their work. Take a few minutes to review them to understand better the asbestos removal process and when talking to your asbestos abatement contractors that are handling the project. [Read more…] about 7 Asbestos Terms You Should Know

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: ACM, AHERA, Asbestos Abatement, Bulk Sampling, Friable Asbestos, Glossary, NESHAP, Terminology

November 6, 2017 by FCI Admin

The Difference Between Friable Asbestos and Non-Friable Asbestos

Powder Isolated On WhiteAsbestos in all its used forms is rarely found alone, instead often mixed, woven, or baked into other materials. Because of this, the properties of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) vary widely. As it became clear that the inhalation of asbestos had serious health issues including lung damage and cancer, the severity of the ACMs used became vary dependent on how easily those asbestos fibers could become airborne. [Read more…] about The Difference Between Friable Asbestos and Non-Friable Asbestos

Filed Under: Asbestos, Blog Tagged With: Asbestos, Asbestos Construction, Asbestos Insulation, Friable Asbestos, Non-Friable Asbestos

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