Asbestos is a serious issue that affects many people. Understanding the health risks associated with this mineral is very important, but it’s also good to know what asbestos is, where it was most commonly used, and how to protect yourself from asbestos exposure. The Asbestos Exposure Risk Sheet can give you all of this information
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Asbestos is an amazing mineral. It’s highly heat resistant, doesn’t break down under attack from most chemicals, and the fibres are very strong. It pulls apart into hair-like fibres. It’s been recognized and used for its ability to resist heat for thousands of years. Unfortunately, it can also be very dangerous if its fibres are
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Have you ever wondered if your home contains asbestos? Most homeowners don’t. They assume that asbestos was only used in commercial buildings, factories, and institutions like schools and hospitals with miles of hot water piping and heating ducts. Up until relatively recently, asbestos was used in many building materials that were used in residential home
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There are things that are sometimes found in homes that have the potential to make you and your family sick. Asbestos and mould immediately come to mind. However, there are also some lesser known toxic substances that could be contaminating your home – notably urea formaldehyde insulation, radon gas, and lead based paint. Asbestos was
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If you have a home that was built before 1986 and you are planning to do a renovation, it’s probably a good idea to have the building materials tested for asbestos. Before its use in Canada was banned in the early 1980’s, asbestos was added to many commonly used building materials. Stockpiled building supplies that
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If you’re like most of us, you probably have set some big goals for 2014. In fact, many Canadians use the potential that comes with a fresh calendar to quit smoking, get into shape, or take the next big step in their careers. But, one New Year’s resolution that most Calgary homeowners don’t make –
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As often happens in up-and-coming areas, lots of people are purchasing real estate in Calgary with the intention of demolishing the existing home and building a new structure on the lot. That can be a great idea, allowing you to build your dream home while raising the value of your investment at the same time. One thing to
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How sure are you that you don’t have any asbestos in your home, causing serious health risks for you and your loved ones? Unfortunately, lots of homeowners and property managers assume they have nothing to worry about when they could be surrounded by asbestos, potentially breathing it in and out each day. To understand how
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Calgary asbestos removal isn’t in the news nearly as often as it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t an ongoing concern for homeowners and building managers throughout Alberta. In fact, there are still a number of important misconceptions when it comes to getting rid of asbestos in a home, building, or facility.
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Almost everyone knows that asbestos, which was once common in building and insulation materials, poses a significant health risk. In fact, even though asbestos was banned in North America late in the 1970s, there are still ongoing legal cases and health studies around its effects that continue today. One effect that Calgary homeowners and business
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