Asbestos Removal Blogs

There were many uses of asbestos in the mid to late 20th century, ranging from drywall, insulation, tiles, to popcorn ceilings. Today, restoration companies in Toronto continue to uncover traces of the hazardous mineral in building materials, making asbestos removal in Toronto an everyday necessity. If you suspect asbestos is lingering in your ceiling, you may be at risk of exposure. To maintain...

Asbestos removal in Toronto is a matter of safety. Whether it’s for a commercial or residential building, the goal is to protect the people who regularly occupy that space from the dangers of exposure. Asbestos has been connected to many chronic illnesses, the most notable being Mesothelioma, which occurs when rigid fibres are inhaled or ingested and scar tissues. Getting rid of the...

Hidden beneath the roof of nearly every house in Canada is attic insulation, used to improve the heat retention of the property in the cold winter months and the overall energy efficiency all year long. When property owners conduct home inspections, asbestos testing reveals a dangerous secret - asbestos embedded in their attic insulation. To prevent the chance of exposure, prompt asbestos...

While asbestos was initially used for its strength, heat resistance, and accessibility, it is a hazardous and dangerous mineral frequently found in properties. If asbestos becomes airborne and inhaled, it will lead to serious health problems and long-term illnesses. When it comes to asbestos exposure, prevention is the best solution, and if it’s identified in a property, asbestos removal in...

More often than not, property buyers are not thinking about asbestos when moving into a new space. The last time asbestos was used in construction in the Greater Toronto Area was in the late 20th century, specifically between the 1980s and 1990s. As the health repercussions of asbestos exposure became more apparent, production and use of asbestos-containing materials were replaced with efforts for...

When you live in a modern home or new build, concern about asbestos around the property is usually minimal. When moving into homes built in the late 20th century, especially between 1970 and 2000, asbestos testing is essential. Despite many renovations and improvements to the city’s older properties, the mineral may still be present and require asbestos removal in Toronto. Some of the most...

When restoration companies in Toronto conduct asbestos testing, they’ll look for one of two main categories of asbestos - serpentine or amphibole. During asbestos testing in Toronto, the mineral is divided into these two groups based on their physical and chemical properties. It’s important for professionals to easily identify one type of asbestos from another due to their potential...

Before asbestos removal in Toronto was common practice and the mineral was banned by the federal government, asbestos started being mined in Canada around 1878. In the decades following, well into the 20th Century, the mineral was used in the construction of residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings across the country. Today, asbestos is still found in many construction materials,...

Several products that are used to maintain and build properties can contain and release hazardous chemicals into the air that we breathe in our homes.In older properties, asbestos testing in Toronto has found that some products containing VOCs may also contain asbestos elements, exacerbating an already severe health risk. Inhaling these chemicals, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC),...

Renovation season is upon us. With many homeowners having shelved their remodels and home upgrades in the past two years, now more than ever, it's time to break ground and get started on revamping your property. When you begin a renovation, it's important to remember that there is almost always a surprise factor that homeowners run into, making renovations more complicated than initially...

While asbestos is no longer actively used in construction around Canada, asbestos testing in Mississauga continues to identify the mineral in building materials in residential and commercial properties across the city. Sometimes, the asbestos discovery comes by surprise, making renovations or routine maintenance more hazardous than initially expected. Before initiating construction in properties,...

While the likelihood of encountering the mineral has reduced significantly since the 1980s, asbestos removal in Mississauga is still frequently required. Testing for asbestos continues to uncover the mineral lingering even in modern buildings, public, commercial, and residential. One room in your property that can benefit from asbestos testing in Mississauga is the boiler room, as high traces of...

Before you start a renovation to your property, big or small, or conduct maintenance, it may occur to you that there is a potential asbestos risk. Asbestos is a hazardous mineral that historically has been used in many construction materials. Before interfering with any possible asbestos-containing material, the safest course of action is asbestos removal. Because asbestos removal is most often...

When asbestos-containing materials are discovered on a property, there are 3 main approaches taken by professional asbestos abatement contractors to ensure that the process is safe, effective and efficient. Every step is strategically planned out, from asbestos testing through to asbestos removal. At Canada's Restoration Services, our team of asbestos abatement contractors follow industry best...

Given the severe health conditions that can come with asbestos exposure, it's normal to be afraid of the mineral. But for some, the fear of asbestos exposure can become so intense that it can cause long-term anxiety.  In most cases, the anxiety regarding asbestos can be managed with asbestos inspection services. Since in most cases it is the feeling of uncertainty that drives anxiety....

Black mold or asbestos are two dangerous air contaminants that can affect any building and its occupants. What’s scary is that you may not be able to see it, but their presence can only be realized when experiencing several different symptoms. While asbestos is manually installed, mold is a natural invader. Both operate differently, but each presents its own set of unique and severe health...

Its resistance to heat, efficiency as an insulator and non-flammable properties were some of the main reasons why asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in the construction industry for much of the 20th century. But such materials are most likely in – or are nearing – a friable state by now, meaning that they can easily be disturbed and go airborne. Professional asbestos...

When you think that your property may be contaminated with asbestos, it's normal to want to take matters into your own hands to evaluate your risk or chance of exposure. There are at-home kits made available for asbestos testing in Toronto which are intended to equip you with the resources to independently determine whether there is asbestos in your building materials or in the air.  ...

Because kids are younger and more inexperienced, their youthful innocence and curiosity can sometimes take them down a risky path. With less developed lungs and a minimal understanding of the dangers around them like asbestos and mold. it's important to take precautionary steps to protect kids from mold or asbestos exposure, such as scheduling asbestos testing or mold removal in...

With spring around the corner, it’s normal for homeowners to start thinking about how they’ll declutter their spaces or what their approach will be to addressing maintenance issues that have been plaguing their homes for quite some time now. If you’re thinking about cleaning out spaces you haven’t ventured into in years, it’s recommended that you have asbestos testing...