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Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was used in abundance before the 1980s in the mass production of building and construction materials due to its insulation properties. Asbestos is fire proof, heat proof, chemical proof, and had a way of hindering electrical conduction which makes it perfect for the creation of materials in the use [...]

We all know how much asbestos can be dangerous to us. Its very presence in materials around us can cause us to suffer from long term exposure to asbestos fibers, damaging our lungs and our health in the process. Long term exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to scarring in the lungs itself as well [...]

Asbestos has been found out to cause serious health concerns. It was banned from use as it had actually been a primary compound in the construction of buildings and homes as it proved a very efficient fire deterrent. Buildings that were built with asbestos had their parts with asbestos replaced with materials without any asbestos [...]

Asbestos related diseases and deaths have made a significant impact on society in the past twenty years based on several decades of it’s use as a component of building and insulation materials.  These illnesses and deaths continue to mount as people who were exposed continue to develop symptoms years after their exposure.  A part of [...]

Since the discovery of the adverse health effects of asbestos and its subsequent prohibition, homeowners in many part of the world have been testing for asbestos in their own homes, cautious for their own family’s safety. Today, the concern for asbestos in homes – especially those that have been built before the early 1980’s – [...]

Asbestos in the Home: Where to Look We all know that asbestos in the home is dangerous. Inhaling its fibers can lead to asbestosis as well as several types of cancer. But because asbestos is resistant to heat, flexible, and durable, it has been used in many building materials before it was banned and regulated [...]

If you are planning on buying an old house or building, you need to consider doing a test for asbestos. In many areas, testing for asbestos in the home or building structure is required by law for sellers. The records of asbestos tests that have been conducted on these buildings are also made available for [...]

What are popcorn ceilings? A lot of homes in the 50’s up to the 80’s have used popcorn ceilings as a finish. If you see a white surface finish distinguished by extremely rough or rugged texture, then you are looking at a popcorn ceiling. For the modern eye, this style seems too garish and definitely [...]

Have you ever seen what asbestos looks like? What is its color? What is its shape? Do materials with asbestos have a kind of texture or pattern? Sadly, identifying asbestos is not that easy. One can’t positively say that a material contains asbestos with just the naked eye. One can’t tell by its texture either [...]

No one wants to have asbestos in the home. Many home owners are not aware though since it is hard to spot asbestos. The use of asbestos in homes was rampant during the early 1950’s up to the 1980’s. However, just because your house was not built in between those dates does not mean that [...]