by aboutthehouse | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
So you’ve just bought your dream home… well almost. You’ve bought the house that you are going to turn into your dream home. There are so many ways to transform old houses into a place that feels like home, and amongst all the ups and downs of making that a reality is... 
by aboutthehouse | Mar 26, 2019 | Asbestos Questions
In Australia, a large majority of asbestos produced, was used in manufacturing asbestos cement, which was a staple material in building construction. The asbestos based materials were cheap, durable and fire resistant. Australia has one of the highest asbestos... 
by aboutthehouse | Mar 19, 2019 | Safe Asbestos Removal
In the aftermath of the torrential downpour felt by the east coast of Australia last weekend, it’s important to be aware of potential hazards you may come across in the clean-up process. Homes built prior to 1987 likely contain asbestos in the form of fibro which will... 
by aboutthehouse | Feb 20, 2019 | Asbestos Questions
Identify When Your Home Was Built Asbestos was largely used in construction prior to the late 1980s in Australia. Australia banned the import and use or blue or brown asbestos products in the mid 1980s and banned the manufacture or import of white asbestos in late... 
by aboutthehouse | Feb 11, 2019 | Asbestos Questions
Recently, speculation was made that Talcum Powder contained asbestos and therefore was causing ovarian cancer. In July last year, Johnson & Johnson were ordered to pay $6 billion in compensation to 22 women and their families whom claimed their cases of ovarian... 
by aboutthehouse | Jan 23, 2019 | Asbestos Questions
Asbestos is no longer being used in construction in Australia because of the overwhelming negative health effects it has on the human body. During the 20th century, asbestos was a staple in construction and was often used as a form on insulation due to its... 
by aboutthehouse | Dec 18, 2018 | Safe Asbestos Removal
Transforming your old, worn out home into a modern day oasis is a super exciting task. However as much as we want it to be a smooth task from start to finish, we often encounter some unexpected bumps along the way. Things like asbestos, mould, dodgy plumbing and... 
by aboutthehouse | Nov 21, 2018 | Safe Asbestos Removal
Currently, 33% of homes in Australia contain Asbestos. Prior to 1990, asbestos was a staple material used in building and insulating homes. Today, asbestos is banned in Australia because of the horrific health implications it causes. The 33% of homes containing... 
by aboutthehouse | Oct 10, 2018 | Asbestos Questions
Asbestos is a fibrous material, used as an insulation method in homes prior to the 1990s here in Australia. Asbestos can cause serious health issues if the toxic fibres are ingested. Asbestos is not a new material, it has a long history, and is now banned from being... 
by aboutthehouse | Sep 15, 2018 | Safe Asbestos Removal
History of Asbestos- Ancient Times Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used for various purposes, for thousands of years. Historians believe the earliest use of Asbestos can be traced back to 4000BC, where long strings of asbestos were used as...