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 […]
Asbestos In Houses
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 […]
Areas You Can Often 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 […]
Asbestos In The News April 2022
On April 19, 2022, Asbestos.com reported: (the full article can be read here.) Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Plan Won’t Halt Industrial Talc Lawsuit Johnson & Johnson may have used a controversial bankruptcy spinoff to avoid almost 40,000 cosmetic talc lawsuits, but it now must face plaintiffs harmed by industrial talcum powder decades ago. U.S. federal Judge […]
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost 2022
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 […]
Asbestos Tile Removal Costs 2022
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 2022. 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, […]
Asbestos Insulation Removal Costs 2022
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 In The News February 2022
On April 23, 2021, Stanford University Reported the following: (The whole article may be read here) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) largely remedies Superfund sites containing asbestos by capping them with soil to lock the buried toxin in place. But new research suggests that this may actually increase the likelihood of human exposure to the […]
Asbestos Siding Removal Costs 2022
The average price to remove asbestos siding is around $1,000, with typical costs between $800 and $1,200. The average price to repair asbestos siding is around $4,761, with typical costs between $665 and $8,856. Many projects come as low as $300 while some may reach $22,500. Encapsulation, a favorable type of repair, averages about $2 to $6 per sq. ft. Asbestos is a highly dangerous material. A […]
Asbestos Testing Costs 2022
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 2022. 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 Commercial Cosmetic Talcum Powder As A Cause Of Mesothelioma In Women
Occasionally we like to link to important government issues peer reviewed journals of scientific conclusions. In this case we present the findings of the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes Of Health and their report on Asbestos in commercial cosmetic talcum powder as a cause of mesothelioma in women. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4164883/ Classroom & Online The […]
What Does Asbestos Look Like?
Asbestos was partially banned in the United States in 1989. The law made it illegal to use the cancer-causing mineral in new ways. Despite this, the federal government has not imposed a ban on buildings, residences, or products that have already been constructed or made with the carcinogen. The majority of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were […]
How to Tell The Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation 2021
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 […]
How to Tell 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 […]
