We hear a lot about the dangers of asbestos in our homes and asbestos abatement is a billion dollar industry. While we focus mainly on the negative aspects of asbestos, it’s still a fascinating material. Here are ten interesting facts about asbestos that you might not have known about. The word asbestos is derived from
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We’re all familiar with the common places to find asbestos, like flooring, insulation, and popcorn ceilings, but asbestos can sometimes be found in shocking locations. “Many victims of mesothelioma are exposed to asbestos in uncommon ways.” Says Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP. in an article that goes on to list some of the strangest places to
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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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Mould is big news these days. We’ve always been aware of mould and we’ve all seen a loaf of bread or a block of cheese go mouldy. We’ve probably all seen mould growing around a window frame in a high humidity part of our house. The dangers of mould became front page news in the
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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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Mould is big news these days. It’s always been around us but only relatively recently have stories about mouldy houses and the dangers of mould become front page news. Not too long ago, if someone had mouldy walls in their house, they would paint over them rather than eliminate the conditions that were making it
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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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Of course, there is never a good time for Calgary homeowner to discover that they have a mold problem, and experience has taught us that mold can form any time there’s moisture inside the house. We may be at an especially-high risk this year, though, as predicted record snowfalls this season could lead to more
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