Common Myths About Asbestos
Asbestos was used in many buildings constructions during the 20th century, but we discovered that it presents serious risks to your health. It has killed some people over the years.…
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What is in a Home Inspection? Everything You Need to Know
At every step of the process, Landmark Inspections at the new home and its inspectors are there to make sure your house is constructed to the greatest standards of sturdiness…
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Tips for Plumbing and the Benefits of Removing Asbestos from Your Home
Plumbing is essential to every household. That’s why homeowners must learn how to manage it to ensure that it’ll last for several years. Although people don’t spend much time maintaining…
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All You Need to Know About Doing Asbestos Testing
You may not be aware that asbestos is an unwanted material to experience in your home. Not only this, asbestos can cause a persistent lung disease called asbestosis. In addition,…
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Asbestos Removal at Home: To DIY or Not to DIY?
Although DIY home projects are now quite popular these days, handling asbestos without professional help is strongly discouraged. And while it is tempting to follow DIY techniques and methods for…
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How to Find the Right Asbestos Inspection Company
Asbestos is one of the most dangerous materials that you can find in any Australian home. Specifically, if the property was built during the 70s or 80s. In a vintage…
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What Is Asbestos? Facts That Every Homeowner Should Know
Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer. In 2018 alone, it led to more than 2 million deaths worldwide. Aside from smoking, which is the number one risk factor, it…
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Signs of Asbestos Hiding in Your Walls and How It Can Cause Mesothelioma Cancer
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that’s composed of flexible and soft compounds. It’s resistant to corrosion, electricity, and heat. It’s also an excellent insulator that can be used to strengthen…
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Best Ways to Hire an Asbestos Company
The days of having to choose between an asbestos company and a complete home renovation are over. A certified asbestos removal specialist will provide the tools, tools and more tools…
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Guide to Commercial Asbestos Removal
If you work in a building that was built in the 1970s or the 1980s, there is a very good chance that the materials used in the making of it…
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Health Matters – Why Was Asbestos Banned?
Asbestos has now been banned in over 60 countries around the world, including Australia, the UK, and Canada. Restrictions in the USA rely a little more on the practicalities of…
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How to Detect Asbestos: 5 Signs Your House Has an Asbestos Problem
Prior to the 1980s, asbestos was the standard fire safety equipment used in home construction. The side effects on our health weren’t understood fully until well into the 20th century.…
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Forget Asbestos Abatement: Welcome Safe Stretch Fabric Ceilings Home
Many American homeowners are guilty of putting up with with the grungy, but rather outdated popcorn ceilings. Homes built between the 1950s and 1980s in New Jersey have textured ceilings…
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Asbestos Has Many Forms: Here’s What You Need to Know for Your Safety
Asbestos has been around since the 1800s. In the 20th century construction industry took particular interest in the naturally occurring mineral since it was cheap and resistant to heat. History shows…
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Check for Asbestos While Remodelling Your Home
Before 1999, asbestos which is a combined set of natural silicate minerals was widely used in construction materials and building homes. The Asbestos (Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 banned the amosite…
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Why It Is Imperative to Know About the Removing of Popcorn Ceiling Professionally
In the time period between the 1930’s to the 1990’s, a unique and eccentric type of ceiling was popular, and was a part of the lobby and rooms of almost…
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What Is Asbestos & Why Should You Be Concerned?
It may not be the most compelling topic but asbestos can have huge repercussions on your health, so it’s essential that anyone renovating their home knows what to look out…
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