Asbestos In Household and Industrial Appliances
Products that once contained asbestos can be broadly divided into three ranges of products. Read on to learn more. Handheld and Small Appliances Handheld and smaller-than-a-breadbox sized items that had to be both lightweight and heat resistant often made it onto this list. Also, items that may have contained no major asbestos component may still […]
What Makes Asbestos Dangerous?
Asbestos fibers most often enter the body is through breathing . Several of the fibers become trapped in the mucous membranes of the throat and nose where they can then be removed, but some can get into the lungs, or, if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Asbestos is most hazardous when it is friable, meaning […]
Why People Dies From Asbestos?
Asbestos fibers most often enter the body is through breathing . Several of the fibers become trapped in the mucous membranes of the throat and nose where they can then be removed, but some can get into the lungs, or, if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Asbestos is most hazardous when it is friable, meaning […]
Common Places To Find Asbestos
Asbestos can be found in many unexpected places. Here are ten spots where asbestos may be found where you may not realize it. read on to learn more. Seals And Sealants Asbestos was often used in caulking in windows and doors until the 1970’s. It was also used on furnace doors, gasket seals, old coal […]
What is Asbestosis?
Here is the Mayo Clinic’s definition of asbestosis: Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath. Asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe, and usually don’t appear until many years after continued exposure. Asbestos is a […]
Asbestos Tile Removal Costs 2023
Asbestos tile removal costs an average of $3,250 with costs ranging from $1,500 to in excess of $5,000 for the US in 2023. Read on to learn more. An inspection will most likely be needed and a report made to a third party company so levels of asbestos can be confirmed. Once that is done, […]
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost 2023
How much does it cost to remove a popcorn ceiling? You can expect to pay about $1.50 per sq. ft. on average or $1 to $2 per sq. ft. for popcorn ceiling removal that may or may not contain asbestos. According to homeguide.com popcorn ceiling removal costs about $1.50 per sq. ft. with average prices […]
What Is A Popcorn Ceiling?
A popcorn ceiling (also known as a stucco ceiling or cottage cheese ceiling) is a textured ceiling finish that was popular in residential buildings, particularly in North America, from the 1950s through the 1980s. Here’s a breakdown of what it is, why it was used, and potential concerns: 1. Appearance and Texture Distinctive Look: Popcorn […]
The Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation 2023
With asbestos still being used as a very commonly used fire retardant and a very popular insulator right until the end of the 1980’s. It was very versatile, affordable and it could be used in tiles and blow it with another material, vermiculite. Differences Between Asbestos And Cellulose Insulation Before we review the differences between […]
Asbestos Testing Costs 2023
The average for asbestos testing is about $517, with a typical range around $225 and $808. It may cost as low as $90 or high as $2,000 for the US in 2023. Testing costs increase with the buildings size and how complex the project is. From around the 1900’s to around the 1970’s, contractors utilized this natural silicate in homes […]
Asbestos In Vehicle Parts
Asbestos has been a component in linings, clutch facings, and brakes pads for a long time and millions of them on the shelf of an auto parts store or operating in vehicles can still be found today. That said they are not normally used in the production of new components. Read on to learn more. […]
Asbestos In Homes
Window and door seals Asbestos can be found in caulk or sealant products which are placed on windows and doors. The material’s heat resistance is suitable to keeping temperate air from passing through the sealant. Caulk with asbestos was also once used to increase the efficiency of gasket seals found in furnace doors. Apart from […]
Finding Hidden Asbestos
Asbestos can be found in many unexpected places. Here are ten spots where asbestos may be found where you may not realize it. read on to learn more. Seals And Sealants Asbestos was often used in caulking in windows and doors until the 1970’s. It was also used on furnace doors, gasket seals, old coal […]
Dealing With Buried Asbestos
From: www.asbestos.com Scientists have discovered that the soil composition typically used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to cap asbestos Superfund sites actually increases mobility of the toxic mineral, sending it into groundwater that could endanger people nearby. This discovery disproves the long-held belief that, once buried, asbestos waste no longer presents a serious problem. The Journal of Hazardous […]
Asbestos and Loose Fill Insulation
When it comes to asbestos, it rarely needs introduced at this point. The majority of homeowners need to be educated on the general danger of breathing and disturbing asbestos fiber. Older buildings and homes may have asbestos within products from hot water piping insulation to furnace insulation, even floor tiles. Typically, it is recommended to […]
How To Test For Asbestos In Popcorn Ceilings
From the 1950s until the 1980s, popcorn ceilings (also called as “stucco,” “acoustic,” and “cottage cheese”) were extremely fashionable. Builders and homeowners were attracted to the spray-on, rough texture because it was quick and easy to install, helped conceal ceiling flaws, absorbed noise, and provided fire protection. Even while popcorn ceilings have fallen out of […]
The Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation 2022
With asbestos still being used as a very commonly used fire retardant and a very popular insulator right until the end of the 1980’s. It was very versatile, affordable and it could be used in tiles and blow it with another material, vermiculite. Differences Between Asbestos And Cellulose Insulation Before we review the differences between […]
Does Asbestos Causes Cancer
The following article is a fully sourced academic report from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Summary More than 20 million people in the U.S., and many more worldwide, who have been exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, a malignant cancer of the membranes that cover the lungs and abdomen that is […]
Removing Asbestos
Asbestos Insulation Removal Asbestos removal may become an issue when a material containing asbestos is damaged, crumbling or flaking in your home. Read on to learn more about what to do and the costs associated with the removal of asbestos. Asbestos was used very widely in building materials before the start of the 1970’s. In […]
Asbestos And Housing
Window and door seals Asbestos can be found in caulk or sealant products which are placed on windows and doors. The material’s heat resistance is suitable to keeping temperate air from passing through the sealant. Caulk with asbestos was also once used to increase the efficiency of gasket seals found in furnace doors. Apart from […]
Why Is Asbestos Dangerous?
Asbestos fibers most often enter the body is through breathing . Several of the fibers become trapped in the mucous membranes of the throat and nose where they can then be removed, but some can get into the lungs, or, if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Asbestos is most hazardous when it is friable, meaning […]
Asbestos At Clean Up Sites
This is a link to the latest EPA Guidelines for the Current Best Practices for Asbestos At Clean Up Sites, In this rare case, we are just going to link directly to the government website as the article is fully referenced with additional resources. It may be read here: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/current-best-practices-preventing-asbestos-exposure-among-brake-and-clutch-repair-0 Classroom & Online The Asbestos […]
Current Best Practices For Brake and Clutch Repair Workers
This is a link to the latest EPA Guidelines for the Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers. In this rare case, we are just going to link directly to the government website as the article is fully referenced with additional resources. It may be read here: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/current-best-practices-preventing-asbestos-exposure-among-brake-and-clutch-repair-0 Classroom […]
Is Asbestos Still Used In Brake Pads?
Asbestos is well known as a human carcinogen yet there are still materials containing asbestos in the USA and one of those products is often brake pads. read on to learn more. Aftermarket Brakes The majority of auto manufacturers haven’t installed asbestos-containing brake pads since the 1990’s due to health concerns for those that perform […]
Defining Asbestosis
Here is the Mayo Clinic’s definition of asbestosis: Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath. Asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe, and usually don’t appear until many years after continued exposure. Asbestos is a […]
