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... 
by aboutthehouse | Aug 25, 2018 | Asbestos Health Risks
What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a type of cancer affecting the mesothelial cells in the body which are found around most internal organs. Mesothelioma can be diagnosed in two forms; pleural and peritoneal. Plural mesothelioma starts in the membrane of the lungs,... 
by aboutthehouse | Aug 1, 2018 | Asbestos Questions
Asbestos has been around for a very long time, and is known by a lot of people as a dangerous material. Often incorrect information is spread about Asbestos and the impacts it has on people. These asbestos myths are easily explained! Asbestos Myth #1: Living in a... 
by aboutthehouse | Jul 11, 2018 | Asbestos Health Risks
Asbestosis (also known as pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial pneumonitis) is the result of prolonged exposure to asbestos particles, resulting in damage and scarring to the lungs. This scarring in the lungs makes breathing very difficult, and restricts oxygen from... 
by aboutthehouse | Jul 1, 2018 | Demolition
Heritage listings NSW protect properties from destruction because of the significant value it brings to the community. Listing these significant landmarks creates a legal framework for managing potential changes made to the properties, ensuring their historical... 
by aboutthehouse | Jun 7, 2018 | Safe Asbestos Removal
Every year, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency hold a two day summit, with a focus on debating and developing the next strategic plan for seeing an asbestos-free Australia. The current strategic plan was developed for the four year period of 2014-2018, so... by aboutthehouse | May 16, 2018 | Asbestos Questions
Asbestos is no longer being used in construction of buildings. Today asbestos has been replaced by Fibre Cement; a material with almost identical properties, but without the dangerous fibres. Asbestos can still be found in homes built or renovated before 1990, but is...