What to Do If You Find Asbestos in Your Home… Asbestos was used in homes and other from 1990 and older. It was ideal at the time because it was good for soundproofing, had a decent tensile strength, and was pretty much resistant to heat, electrical and chemical damage. We now know that asbestos
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We’ve written about the changes to Calgary’s legislation before, but a lot of Calgarians are still a bit confused about what exactly they have to do. Since the city of Calgary can shut down your demolition and give you a hefty fine, it’s a good idea to make sure you understand the red tape before
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Before we begin, we’d just like to say that there are actually six different types of asbestos. The two we’ll be discussing today are just two of these types. Asbestos refers to naturally occurring minerals made from silicate with a long, fibrous crystal structure. Each of the six types has a unique colour which also
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It’s finally getting to be that time of year again! Soon the birds will be flying back for the summer and the trees will be budding. If you haven’t started your spring clean-up yet, you’re likely planning it for the next week or two. Spring is often a busy season for anyone in school or
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Having an apartment with a mould issue is not a fun position to be in. And there’s a few reasons for it being as problematic as it is. Often, landlords aren’t aware that there is a problem until you find it. After they’ve been notified, they may not be quick to remedy it the issue
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At Amity Environmental, we tend to think that any mould is too much mould. After all, many species of mould release mycotoxins, and the others can still cause severe allergic reactions or even fungal infections. Mould also weakens the overall structure of your home as it eats away at the 2x4s and drywall. However, mould
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There are several ways that mould can get inside of our bodies. The most common three ways are inhalation, ingestion, and absorption through the skin. Absorption through the skin is the least common of the three and usually results in specific fungal infections such as athlete’s foot. Ingestion occurs from eating contaminated foods or otherwise
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It’s an unfortunate fact that home inspectors are often not mould experts. When inspections are done on new homes, revenue properties, or even just your own house, things can be missed. A home inspection helps to reduce your risk of buying a home with costly problems, but it isn’t perfect and often misses things. Hidden
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Have you ever picked up your dish cloth or sponge just to be surprised by a rank smell coming from it? That’s mould. It’s likely too soon to see any black (or other coloured) spots growing out of the cloth, but your nose can already detect the growth. While mould growth in the walls, basement,
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We’ve written many articles on the places asbestos hides in your home, how being exposed to asbestos can cause health problems, and why you need to have your home checked for asbestos especially if you’re planning renos. However, we don’t often discuss just what asbestos is. It’s important to remember that there are several types
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