Are fibro and asbestos the same thing? Why do they often get confused? What is the difference between asbestos and non asbestos cement fibre sheeting? It’s time to clear up the confusion around some of the most widespread building products of the 20th (and 21st)...
So who will admit to being a regular council- clean up scavenger? Go on, own it! There is nothing quite like the thrill of finding an item you need. But there are some important things you should know before pilfering from the pile. Salvaging from toss out piles...
With the world in lockdown, many are asking how the coronavirus will affect sufferers and survivors of Mesothelioma. Throughout the world people are experiencing new fears, anxieties and challenges. It appears no walks of life are exempt from contracting COVID-19,...
You send your kids off to school, backpack and floppy hat swamping them. It’s a safe neighbourhood, you have faith in the teachers, you are content with their resources. But there is another uncertainty lurking about the classroom that parents may not have considered...
Whilst recently shopping in a well known Australian supermarket I came across kitty litter. This was unusual for two reasons. One – I don’t own or like cats. Two – I noticed it advertised the natural active ingredient as vermiculite. In the deepest...
So what does an asbestos removal company in Sydney know about travel tips? You’re right, no more than the average Joe. But we do have our finger on the pulse of one particular globetrotting guideline. Travelling overseas can be life changing. Life-long friends are...
If you find asbestos in your home, it is recommended that you contact a licenced asbestos removalist to advise you on the best course of action. A licenced professional will also dispose of asbestos in accordance with the relevant regulations. Living in a home with...
Here at About The House we are dedicated to safe asbestos removal and protecting families from the hidden health threats in their home, like the scary Mesothelioma. Most of our clients already know that asbestos is dangerous but we often find ourselves answering more...
Australia has seen its ups and downs when it comes to this insidious material known as asbestos. Now, thankfully, our regulations are precise and extremely strict. Not only is it illegal to use in any building products, it is completely illegal to import in any way,...
Here are some weird and wonderful asbestos facts that will surely (hopefully) get you centre stage at the next street party. Being in the asbestos removal industry is not great for party conversations. You didn’t resuscitate someone on Bondi Beach. There aren’t any...
