Asbestos Removal Blogs

When purchasing, selling, or renovating a house, everyone considers obvious problems like the foundation, pipes, or roof. However, one hidden threat that is usually overlooked is asbestos. Asbestos was a prevalent construction material employed for several decades due to its durability, fire resistance, and insulation properties. Unfortunately, inhalation of asbestos fibers produces severe health...

Despite being banned for modern manufacturing and construction, asbestos was used quite prominently in residential construction in the mid-to-late 20th century. If the affected materials are in a friable state or are at risk of becoming exposed, urgent asbestos removal in Toronto is required. However, if the asbestos is contained, encapsulated or seemingly undisturbed, you may need more expert...

In Ontario, asbestos is a designated substance because it poses a serious risk to people. As a result, there are legal situations when asbestos removal in Toronto and cities across the province is required. Investing in asbestos removal costs as a preventative measure can help you avoid fines and other expenses, while also ensuring you, your family and contractors are safe from exposure to...

In Ontario, asbestos is a designated substance because it poses a serious risk to people. As a result, there are legal situations when asbestos removal in Toronto and cities across the province is required. Investing in asbestos removal costs as a preventative measure can help you avoid fines and other expenses, while also ensuring you, your family and contractors are safe from exposure to...

In properties constructed in the mid to late 20th century, asbestos was used in a number of building materials, and today, in homes where asbestos removal in Edmonton has not occurred, the hazardous mineral still remains. To avoid contact and exposure to asbestos, it is essential to conduct a professional asbestos inspection in Edmonton to identify contaminated materials before beginning...

Summer brings heat waves, fires and extreme weather to Ontario and across Canada. An increase in extreme heat waves is putting added strain on both people and properties. As temperatures rise, many homeowners and property managers in older buildings may not realize that prolonged heat can impact asbestos-containing materials, potentially increasing health and safety risks. If your home or building...

You never know what may be uncovered during any kind of home upgrades or renovations. Oftentimes, the destruction of ceilings or floors leads to the discovery of asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos materials were a popular choice for insulation and flooring materials in the 1900s, when the general public was unaware of the health and safety concerns surrounding asbestos. This is why it is best...

Asbestos was once widely used in commercial construction throughout Canada for its insulating and fire-resistant properties. Today, many older commercial buildings in Southern Ontario still contain asbestos hidden behind walls, ceilings, insulation, floor tiles, pipe coverings, or HVAC systems, especially those built before the 1990s. While this material might not pose an immediate threat when...

Asbestos insulation was very popular in Canada in the mid-to-late 20th century. Known for its fire-resistant and insulating properties, asbestos was either added intentionally to insulation products or ended up there due to contamination in vermiculite mines. Vermiculite, a popular loose-fill insulation material, was often tainted with asbestos from mines like Libby, Montana, which exported...

Asbestos was not just used in the construction of commercial and residential properties in Canada. The hazardous mineral was popular in public buildings, including federal properties, due to its affordability, fire resistance, and adequate heat retention. Now that asbestos is a known threat, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has established a robust framework to manage asbestos in...

Every step of the process for asbestos removal in Edmonton must be handled with diligence and care, and it must follow the local guidelines for hazardous materials. While most people consider what steps they need to take to safely manage detection and asbestos inspections in Edmonton, as well as the physical removal of contaminated materials, the disposal aspect is often forgotten. Every province...

When faced with hazardous contaminants in your home, business, or commercial property, you may find yourself reaching for an available mask to prevent unwanted exposure to the contaminant. However, while that may work for many contaminants, it won't be enough to keep you safe from asbestos exposure. The only effective way to safely and effectively free your property from asbestos-containing...

For decades, linoleum floor tiles were a popular choice in homes, schools, and commercial buildings because of their unmatched durability, ease of cleaning, and low cost. Linoleum tiles were also frequently found in basements, kitchens, hallways, and laundry areas, where their resilience to moisture made them ideal. However, many of these tiles were installed before and around the 1980s when...

Commercial renovations bring property owners and business owners a new opportunity to refresh their space. Your building upgrades could involve interior wall movements, new flooring, demolition and more, which could put you at risk for asbestos exposure. The mineral was popular in Montreal, throughout Quebec, and across the country, leaving many property owners in Montreal in need of asbestos...

In the mid-1980s to 1990s, it was common for asbestos to be used with finishing products like tape, patching plaster, joint compounds, and gypsum boards for drywall applications. The mineral was used to strengthen drywall and popcorn ceiling applications, allowing the material to last longer and be more resistant to fire. Uncompromised drywall contaminated with asbestos doesn’t pose an...

In the past, loose-fill attic insulation was known to be contaminated with asbestos fibres often. This was common with vermiculite insulation, and vermiculite was usually mined from areas that had asbestos. As a result, asbestos found its way into homes and buildings around the Greater Toronto Area. While today, new insulation is allowed to have any traces of asbestos, old installations may...

Unlike other hazardous contaminants that infiltrate homes, public buildings, and commercial facilities, asbestos was used intentionally in most of its applications – put there for its strength, affordability, durability, and fire resistance, all qualities which made asbestos seem like the perfect choice for enhancing the performance of construction materials. However, asbestos poses a...

Asbestos-containing materials require close attention and care. In many applications, the mineral is susceptible to becoming airborne, which can pose a significant threat to anyone in its vicinity. However, there are some cases where asbestos is used in other applications that seem solid, leaving homeowners, property owners, or even general contractors to try and address the asbestos-containing...

No one wants to run into asbestos when working or planning renovations. But the truth is, it’s not unlikely for homeowners or commercial property owners to have asbestos in their building materials when constructions or renovations took place in the mid-to-late 20th century. At the time, asbestos was an incredibly popular addition to building materials for its strength, durability, fire...

Montreal is one of Canada’s oldest cities; as a result of its construction, asbestos was used widely in building materials for its heat resistance, durability, and affordability. Throughout the 20th century, it was a common component in homes and commercial buildings across Montreal. Before the health risks of asbestos were fully understood, it was regularly included in various building...