Omni Environmental, Inc.

The danger of asbestos in the home is well documented. However, not everyone is fully aware of just how dangerous it is. It has been determined to cause a severe type of lung disease to those who have been exposed to it and have inhaled it. Lesser exposure has also been proven to lead to [...]

The bottom line is never assume that a material is asbestos free. If you are doing some remodeling or renovation on a home that was built before the early 1980′s and you should consider testing for asbestos.

One of the questions we typically get from homeowners when they bring samples to us here at our Austin lab is, “Do we have to remove asbestos containing material from our house?” The EPA recommends a practical approach that includes locating and identifying asbestos containing materials and then managing these materials in place. What this [...]

If you are remodeling or repairing an older home in the Austin area you must be aware of the possibility that asbestos was used in some of the construction materials.  Testing materials to identify the presence of asbestos is always a good idea.  The following article offers some alternatives for construction materials that contain asbestos. [...]

If the home was built before the early 1980s, homeowners may wish to think about having this material tested for asbestos before they start demolishing or scraping the ceiling.