Just about everyone has heard of asbestos these days. It’s hard not to hear about it when every time you turn on the TV some big law firm is filing a class-action suit against some manufacturer of asbestos-infused products. It goes without saying that this leaves an incredibly bad impression on the material. If you’ve … Read more
Differentiating between cellulose insulation and asbestos insulation is not as easy as it seems. At first sight, there will be minimal obvious differences. The thing with different types of insulation is they have the same capability with the exception of the rating value. It is crucial to identify the insulation before implementing a home restoration, … Read more
Have you purchased a home with a popcorn ceiling? You may like the texture, but you should know that popcorn ceilings often contain asbestos. Many years ago, the material was regularly used to create popcorn ceilings in residential structures. Unfortunately, the material is dangerous so you do not want to disturb it. If you do, … Read more
Some people live in older dwellings. While there is nothing wrong with this, there are additional problems that inhabitants will have to worry about. For instance, you’ll have to worry that your home has lead paint or asbestos. Sadly, it isn’t easy to find asbestos in your home because the material doesn’t stand out. You … Read more
By now, you likely know that at one time a whole host of building materials were infused with asbestos. Anything from popcorn ceilings to shingles, insulation, flooring, sealing tape, and others contained asbestos. If you know this, you also likely know that such materials are extremely dangerous. Just turn on your TV, do some channel … Read more
Are you concerned that asbestos is in your home? It could be. While many people do not realize it, they could be living with asbestos. It is vital to do something about it because the material is not going to disappear on its own. You also need to make sure that you’re not exposing yourself … Read more
