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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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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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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When homeowners first detect a moldy smell – or worse, see signs of mold around the house – one of the first things that comes to mind is wondering how much they’ll have to spend for Calgary mold testing. Very often, they have heard horror stories from others, and they might be wondering whether it’s
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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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Where you find asbestos products. What is common to many asbestos-containing products is that they were (are) used to contain heat (i.e. thermal insulation.) or there were used as a bonding agent (cement or mastic) It is impossible to list all of the products that have, at one time or another, contained asbestos. Some of
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The season for potential water in your basement is now coming to a basement near you. Are you ready? Monitoring your home is discussed below may prevent water damage. It should be understood that it is impossible to predict the severity or frequency of moisture penetration to a home. Almost all basements exhibit signs of moisture
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Asbestos Exposure Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause asbestos-related diseases including malignant mesothelioma and other cancers. A potentially dangerous asbestos exposure can result from very small fibers at low exposure levels. Most such exposure would likely have occurred prior to the 1980s, but the latency period can be up to 50 years for most asbestos-related
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