Alberta is a province full of DIYers who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. It’s one of the greatest things about Albertans, but it’s important to recognize when you’re in over your head. We hear from many homeowners who are wondering what exactly is involved in safely disposing of asbestos, so in this article
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Given that every cancer is a little different, it seems a little counterproductive to try and explain how exactly asbestos causes cancer. However, since the connection between asbestos and cancer is certain, we feel it’s important for Canadians to understand what we do know about the connection. Lung Cancer refers to tumours, or uncontrolled growths,
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While buying a new home isn’t uncommon, many Canadians still buy older, previously owned homes. Often, this is because older homes are more affordable. But unfortunately, what may seem like a great financial decision at the time can come with some headaches when you’re ready to sell. Homes built during or before the 90s are
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This seems like a redundant question with an obvious answer. Asbestos is a known carcinogenic. Those who work or live near asbestos develop an especially cruel form of lung cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and has an extremely low survival rate. Of course, most Canadians think, the Canadian government has banned asbestos
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We love the internet. Cat videos, quick answers using Google, keeping connected with our friends and family. But one thing the internet isn’t so good for is trying to figure out what’s fact and what’s fiction. In many ways, the internet is like a giant megaphone, and it gives everyone a voice — even if
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At Amity Environmental, we work with mould and asbestos — two things we strongly recommend people stay away from. Often homeowners ask us what’s so bad about asbestos if we’re willing to handle it, and that’s a fair question. But first, it’s important to remember that our experts have been trained to handle asbestos safely
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