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How to Manage Airflow When Dealing with Asbestos

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 07, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials used in specific applications, such as an HVAC system, are more exposed to airflow or movement and can easily break down over time. As a result, hazardous particles are more likely to be released into the air, increasing the risk of breathing in the mineral and developing severe long-term health conditions. Friable asbestos – which refers to any...

What is Point Counting Asbestos Testing Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 01, 2022

Canadian legislation has determined that any materials that contain an asbestos concentration of 1% or more must undergo asbestos removal in Toronto. Even if our professional asbestos testing in Toronto services at Canada’s Restoration Services find that a material on your property contains an asbestos concentration of 10% or less, we are still required to conduct a more detailed analysis to...

How Asbestos Was Used as Fireproofing

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 27, 2022

Its noncombustible and nonflammable properties – as well as its seethingly high melting point – made asbestos fibres a popular ingredient in the construction industry for much of the 20th century. It was commonly used for insulation and fireproofing textiles or other building materials, and was even added to firefighting gear. Despite its decline in new construction projects, asbestos...

2022 Updates to Canada's Asbestos Ban

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 26, 2022

In the early 1990s, the use of asbestos fibres in the construction industry began to phase out across Canada, as health professionals linked several illnesses such as malignant mesothelioma cancer to exposure to the mineral. As a result, asbestos removal in Edmonton increased and in 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government’s commitment to banning asbestos, and the...

How to Tell the Difference Between Asbestos and Fibreglass

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 24, 2022

Asbestos abatement in Edmonton and government regulations has led to an abandonment of asbestos as a go-to in construction. New materials are being used in place of the mineral, one being fibreglass. While different in nature, both asbestos fibres and fibreglass are two fibrous materials that can morph into one solid substance when you combine a large number of the fibres together. Thus they can...

Asphalt vs Concrete Pavement and Asbestos

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 21, 2022

Despite increased efforts for asbestos removal in Toronto over the years, the building material is still frequently uncovered on properties to this day, as results from regular asbestos testing in Toronto continues to show. Pavements like cement and asphalt were often mixed with asbestos fibres to reinforce buildings and make them stronger. But as the dangers associated with inhaling the...

What is Secondary Asbestos Exposure?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 19, 2022

Although the use of asbestos fibres in construction has been discontinued since the early 1990s, asbestos removal in Mississauga is still an ongoing process at many commercial and residential buildings, as regular asbestos testing in Mississauga continues to find the mineral lingering in said buildings that were primarily built between 1950 and 1980. With more people working on do-it-yourself...

What is the New Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 18, 2022

Throughout much of the 20th century, asbestos fibres were a common mineral used in the construction of both commercial and residential buildings. Thanks to its resistance to heat, its efficacy as an insulator and its cheap price, it isn’t rare for professionals at Canada’s Restoration Services conducting asbestos testing in Toronto to find asbestos-containing materials hidden behind...

Managing Building Materials With High Asbestos Concentration

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 17, 2022

Asbestos testing in Toronto is used to identify the concentration of asbestos in building materials. Depending on the percentage and the type of asbestos, asbestos removal services in Toronto will continue with the abatement process. Asbestos was used in a wide range of building materials for its affordability, resistance to heat, fire protection, and effectiveness as an insulator. As a...

Things To Do if You Think You have been Exposed to Asbestos

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 14, 2022

Anyone can be at risk of being exposed to asbestos. Regular asbestos testing in Toronto continues to uncover the mineral in many households today, as the fibres were a popular component in the construction of both commercial and residential buildings, especially those built between 1950 and 1980. To avoid the risk of exposure, asbestos abatement in Toronto is imperative, which should always be...

Materials that Can Replace Asbestos in Construction

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 07, 2022

The ongoing process of asbestos removal in Edmonton, which is part of a nation-wide asbestos abatement effort spanning nearly 40 years, is a reflection of how much the construction industry relied on the mineral as an ingredient for developing commercial and residential buildings. And while alternatives to asbestos-containing construction materials have been created since the use of the fibres...

How Do Negative Air Machines Play into Asbestos Abatement in Toronto

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 06, 2022

When conducting asbestos abatement in Toronto, experts at Canada’s Restoration Services take a number of careful steps to ensure full containment and avoid any risk of cross contamination or exposure. But does the complete containment procedure look like? It involves the use of negative air pressure, as well as decontamination showers and chambers that allow for a successful and safe...

Are Frozen Pipes An Asbestos Threat In Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 04, 2022

Winters can get pretty cruel in the Greater Toronto Area, and, as freezing temperatures can create all sorts of problems for your home like frozen and burst pipes, especially if your property was built between the 1950s and 1980s. Without asbestos removal in Toronto, the headache of a burst pipe is magnified, requiring an immediate response. A burst or frozen pipe is all too common for such...

Why Third-Party Asbestos Testing In Toronto is Vital

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on December 24, 2021

As a result of old and aging buildings in Toronto building materials have been decaying. As many of these properties undergo renovations, maintenance, and upgrades which often lead to the discovery of asbestos which require professional asbestos removal services in Toronto. Before starting any renovation projects, contact Canada’s Restoration Services for asbestos testing in Toronto. At...

Asbestos Disposal Policies in Vancouver

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on December 21, 2021

While there are measures in place that permit for a safe and easy disposal of asbestos-containing materials for homeowners within Metro Vancouver, the actual process of asbestos removal in Vancouver can be a dangerous task and it’s recommended that the procedure be carried out by a professional asbestos abatement contractor. Homeowners disposing of abated asbestos-containing...

The Relationship Between Water Damage and Asbestos Exposure in Edmonton

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on December 17, 2021

For homeowners, dealing with water damage can be a headache in itself. But if your home has not undergone asbestos removal in Edmonton before water damage strikes, the situation can become much worse. If water damage disturbs or exposes asbestos, its fibres can easily become airborne and pose a significant risk to health and safety to occupants. Asbestos testing in Edmonton is an effective...

Everything You Need to Know About Transite Sheets

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on December 15, 2021

Transite is a common asbestos-containing construction material. Its widespread use has maintained the need for commercial and residential asbestos removal in Edmonton today. Debuting in 1929, the Transite brand is the name for an asbestos-cement product, typically used as wallboard or sheeting. Transite was designed for a variety of applications, as a result the only way to certainly know the risk...

Can Flooding Be A Catalyst for Asbestos in Vancouver?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on December 13, 2021

Just like the rest of Canada, asbestos removal in Vancouver has been an ongoing process in residential and commercial buildings since the health hazards associated with inhaling the mineral became apparent across the country in the latter half of the 20th century. Prior to its nationwide ban in 2018, asbestos fibres were commonly used in the construction of residential and commercial...

Manage The Risk of Asbestos Exposure

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on December 10, 2021

Before the health conditions linked to asbestos became well understood and public knowledge, Canadian construction used the mineral in virtually every building material. In 2018, the federal government mandated a comprehensive ban against asbestos manufacturing and the installation of asbestos-containing materials in both residential and commercial buildings. However, without asbestos removal in...

Are Asbestos Spray Coatings a Problem on Your Commercial Property?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on December 08, 2021

Throughout the 20th century, asbestos fibres were commonly used in construction throughout Toronto. The heat-resistant fibres made for an effective insulator and were used to fortify other materials such as cloth, cement and plastic. One building material that had often included asbestos was spray foam insulation, thanks to its inherent insulating properties and fire-proofing capabilities. But,...

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