By now, we all know that asbestos is a dangerous, deadly substance. And we can all rest a bit easier knowing that asbestos is now a banned substance. But what about all the asbestos already built into older homes? Unfortunately, if your house was built before 1990,...
About The House has been a proud member of the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA) for nearly 10 years. In that time, we have become firm advocates of safer building practices and asbestos removal on the Central Coast. With the launch of our new...
Asbestos is very common in older homes on the Central Coast, and throughout Australia. In fact, if your house was built before the 1990s, it is highly likely that it contains asbestos or composite asbestos in some form. You can legally remove asbestos yourself and...
What happened when a simple lick of roof paint turned into a neighbourhood nightmare Home renovations need a lot of planning. There is a budget to consider, functionality, aesthetics, and finding the right person to do the job. With all these things to think about, it...
If you have just bought your dream home on the Central Coast or are considering renovations, you might be wondering if your house has asbestos. If your home was built before 1990, you’re likely to find asbestos in at least one area. If you suspect so, testing and...
If you’re one of the two-thirds of Australian homeowners doing some kind of pre-holiday renovations, you’re probably starting to wonder whether they’ll get done in time or not. The lead in to Christmas is one of the most popular times for renovations to take place....
It’s Asbestos Awareness week this Month in Australia! We’re grateful that the Australian government continues to get the message out about the health risks of exposure to asbestos as well as how prevalent and how insidious this material can be! Australia was one of...
They sound like the perfect couple, don’t they? Asbestosis and silicosis sitting in a tree, K. I. double L. I. N. G. In a way they are a perfect couple, but perhaps something like the criminals Bonnie and Clyde, causing destruction to whoever they meet. These two...
In the age of fake news and preposterous lawsuits, it can be a convoluted minefield trying to separate fact and fiction. This is certainly accurate when it comes to comprehending the dangers of Asbestos. There are all kinds of ludicrous mythologies, misapprehensions,...
Asbestos awareness is extremely important for anyone, whether you live across the world, or right here in the Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle region. Asbestos awareness training is something that should be taken especially seriously if you are working in any...
