The word “asbestos” often causes concern among homeowners and prospective buyers alike. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was widely used in construction due to its strength and fire-resistant properties. However, its link to serious health issues,...
If you’ve recently learned that your garage roof has some Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs), or even if you just suspect that this might be the case, you’re no doubt wondering what to do about it. And you’ll be keen to know whether it can be easily removed with...
If you live or work in a building with an old Artex ceiling, you might be wondering if it contains asbestos. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand the risks, history, and what to do next. Did You Know Artex Used to Contain Asbestos? Artex is a...
We all know that asbestos is a highly hazardous material which releases dangerous particles when disturbed. Yet, surprisingly, when it comes to asbestos removal, it’s not always carried out in the safest possible way, or by those with the right training to really know...
Asbestos was a popular building material prior to the 1970s, until it was discovered to be a carcinogen. It’s typically found in duct and pipe insulation, loft insulation, floor tiles and cement asbestos siding. But exposure to asbestos has life-threatening risks...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that was used for many years in a variety of different ways as a part of building construction. Unfortunately, it was gradually understood that asbestos fibres, when breathed into the lungs, can have a disastrous effect on...
