by Advantage Agency | Feb 20, 2023 | Asbestos, Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos Questions, Asbestos-related illness, Banned Substance, Dangers of Asbestos, Demolition, Safe Asbestos Removal
As in many other countries, asbestos has been banned for use in construction and other purposes in Australia since 2003. While the use of asbestos began being phased out in the 1980s, there’s a chance that any property built or renovated before the 1990s contains...
by Advantage Agency | Jan 16, 2023 | Asbestos, Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos Questions, Asbestos-related illness, Banned Substance, Dangers of Asbestos, Demolition, Safe Asbestos Removal
First appearing in homes way back in the 1930s, vinyl floor tiles were and still are a popular choice for floor coverings. Appearing for the first time at a Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago in 1933, the vinyl flooring on the show was an instant hit. But due...
by Advantage Agency | Nov 15, 2022 | Asbestos, Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos Questions, Asbestos-related illness, Banned Substance, Dangers of Asbestos, Demolition, Safe Asbestos Removal
Most people have an understanding of asbestos and its dangers, but there is a reason why it is known as “the hidden killer.” Being hidden in everyday building materials, it was widespread in over 3,000 building products, but blue, brown, and asbestos-containing...
by Advantage Agency | Oct 18, 2022 | Asbestos, Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos Questions, Asbestos-related illness, Banned Substance, Dangers of Asbestos, Demolition, Safe Asbestos Removal
Although asbestos was completely banned in 2003, there are still many asbestos-related deaths in Australia and the chance of your children encountering it in their day-to-day lives. Fortunately, schools and other institutions are mandated by law to either remove...
by Advantage Agency | Sep 16, 2022 | Asbestos, Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos Questions, Asbestos-related illness, Banned Substance, Dangers of Asbestos, Demolition, Safe Asbestos Removal
Buying an older house and transforming it into your dream home can be an incredible adventure. You can combine the history and character of the original dwelling with your own personal touches to create something truly unique. If the house was built before the 1980s,...
by About The House | Aug 27, 2022 | Asbestos, Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos Questions, Asbestos-related illness, Banned Substance, Dangers of Asbestos
Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that is still found in many Aussie buildings, posing a risk to anyone who ventures inside. There are several distinct types of asbestos, with some more likely to be encountered than others, with the white and blue variants...