Asbestos is a rock-forming mineral made up of heat-resistant silicate groups. It’s a naturally occurring compound found in the form of long, thin and powerful fibers. Mining for asbestos began at the end of the 19th century when construction workers and manufacturers discovered its ideal physical properties. However, workers and citizens who endured asbestos exposure [...]
If you’re currently living in a vintage house, or you’re currently assessing a property that happens to be built during the 70s or 80s, there’s one document that you should request from your landlord: asbestos register. This document will tell you whether asbestos is present in your home or the property you’re looking to buy. [...]
The home is where we retire to for relaxation at the end of the day’s job. When it is in good condition, every occupant will be happy and healthy. While it is the dream of every homeowner to make their home conducive and devoid of harmful substances, some elements pose a threat to the health [...]
Asbestos is mostly found in homes and commercial buildings, especially those constructed before the 1980s. They are naturally occurring minerals that could be dangerous to human health when inhaled. Studies have shown that they increase the chances of developing acute diseases such as lung cancer or mesothelioma. However, asbestos can prove fatal only when the [...]
Asbestos, or asbestiform, are mineral silicates found on surface areas around the world. Heat-resistant, versatile, and enduring, asbestos is used as a construction material for buildings, railways, and homes. You can find it in wall coatings, old tiles, asbestos cement tanks, and areas like roofing and pipes. It is also very toxic and can cause [...]
Many people are aware that asbestos was banned in the 1970s, but what most people don’t realize is that the ban regarding most of those products was lifted a few years later. Today, there are still plenty of products that contain asbestos in use. There are also plenty of properties that still have asbestos in [...]
Let’s get one thing straight. Asbestos is a deadly material that can cause fatal complications both in humans and in animals. It has been banned in several countries including Australia, New Zealand, and many others. With that being said, hiring an asbestos inspection company should merit just as serious an attention as asbestos does. We [...]
It's no secret that asbestos is dangerous and we all know it's the byproduct of the production of the most popular products on the planet. Yet, finding the best ways to remove asbestos from your house or office is one of the things that you should think about when deciding to replace the insulation in [...]
This is a warning: Asbestos exposure can increase the chances of cancer. If you find asbestos in your home, get the help of Erie Environmental’s provide professional asbestos testing services. Health Issues that Asbestos Cause If the asbestos from inside the product is disturbed (demolition of building for example) then tiny fibers are released in [...]
Asbestos is a natural substance that has many unique properties, and until we found out just how harmful asbestos actually is, it was used extensively in all forms of construction. There is evidence that asbestos was used as early as the Stone Age, as pots were found that contain traces of asbestos, and in the [...]
