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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Today asbestos has been replaced by Fibre Cement; a material with almost identical properties, but without the dangerous fibres.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...
We spent some time today, researching the most commonly asked, genuine asbestos questions, with the intent to answer them ourselves in this post. However, we will now take a different turn. During our research we came across a number of questions that made us laugh,...
At About the House Asbestos Removal and Demolition, we pride ourselves on ensuring we respect the community and environment by making a positive environmental impact. With 30 years experience under our belt, we understand Asbestos does not just affect the people...
Am I better off renovating or demolishing my house? This is a very common question, and there are some important things to consider. Safety is always the number one priority, whether that be safety in the demolition process, or safety in terms of living in a home with...
