by About The House | Dec 13, 2017 | Asbestos Health Risks
Asbestos was once known as the ‘magic mineral’. Praised for its resistance to high temperature, electrical and chemical corrosion, this lightweight, fibrous mineral was used worldwide, particularly in construction and building materials. Once the link... by About The House | Aug 2, 2017 | Safe Asbestos Removal
Asbestos has been long used as an insulation, in roofing and other general building materials. In the 1970’s, it was discovered that prolonged inhalation of asbestos could have severe effects. The primary danger is asbestosis or lung cancer. The year of 1989...
by About The House | Nov 30, 2016 | Safe Asbestos Removal
Better Homes and Gardens – Adam and Tara are teaming up to help a young family who are a bit short on space in their recently purchased property, but have no money to renovate. Better Homes and Gardens stumble upon some asbestos in their project to renovate an...
by About The House | Oct 23, 2016 | Asbestos Health Risks
Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Video Effects of Mesothelioma (Asbestos Disease) Also known as asbestos disease, mesothelioma is a rare, but very aggressive form of cancer that when contracted can be difficult to overcome. This is because there is no cure...
by About The House | Aug 1, 2016 | Safe Asbestos Removal
If you are renovating an older house, there is a possibility that asbestos was used. It was not until the 1980s that asbestos usage was halted in housing in Australia. If your house was built prior to this, it is likely that the suspicious fibro wall you want removed...
