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3 Simple Steps to Remove Asbestos Pipe Insulation

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Jan 20, 20233 min read

3 Simple Steps to Remove Asbestos Pipe Insulation

If you are having issues with Asbestos Pipe Insulation in your home and need to remove it, there are three simple steps that you can...

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What to Do If You Find Asbestos in Your Popcorn Ceiling

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Dec 14, 20223 min read

What to Do If You Find Asbestos in Your Popcorn Ceiling

Having asbestos in your popcorn ceiling can be dangerous. But there are things you can do to prevent it from spreading, and you can also...

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Why Was Asbestos Used In So Many Building Products?

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Nov 7, 20223 min read

Why Was Asbestos Used In So Many Building Products?

Asbestos was once a popular building material because it was lightweight, fire-resistant, and friction-free. It was also inexpensive and...

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Should I Test My Popcorn Ceiling for Asbestos?

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Oct 14, 20223 min read

Should I Test My Popcorn Ceiling for Asbestos?

If you are concerned that you have an old popcorn ceiling, it might be worth getting it tested for asbestos. Asbestos can be dangerous,...

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Does My Popcorn Ceiling Contain Asbestos?

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Sep 8, 20223 min read

Does My Popcorn Ceiling Contain Asbestos?

If you ask any construction guy about popcorn ceilings, he will briefly explain how they are now a thing of the past and are no more...

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What You Need To Know About Asbestos Shingles

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Aug 29, 20222 min read

What You Need To Know About Asbestos Shingles

Shingles made of asbestos and hydraulic cement have been highly renowned as the gold standard for years now. Though, asbestos shingles in...

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Asbestos in Your Attic: Everything You Need to Know

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Jul 19, 20222 min read

Asbestos in Your Attic: Everything You Need to Know

Are you planning to renovate your old house including a beautiful attic? If yes, you need to be alert about the presence of some asbestos...

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How Can I Tell If My Popcorn Ceiling Has Asbestos?

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Jul 5, 20223 min read

How Can I Tell If My Popcorn Ceiling Has Asbestos?

Are you dreaming of giving a new look to your home? If yes, you might be looking at some areas in the property to make the necessary...

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What Are The Health Risks Of Asbestos Exposure?

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Jun 1, 20223 min read

What Are The Health Risks Of Asbestos Exposure?

Asbestos is a fibrous-shaped mineral that is present in the environment naturally and is often used for industrial and commercial...

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What Does Asbestos Pipe Insulation Look Like?

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Apr 27, 20222 min read

What Does Asbestos Pipe Insulation Look Like?

There was a time when asbestos was widely used for insulation systems. There were various other places of home insulation where asbestos...

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How to Identify and Get Rid Of Asbestos in Your Home

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Apr 23, 20223 min read

How to Identify and Get Rid Of Asbestos in Your Home

Asbestos is one of the best raw materials used in the construction and building industry for the long term. It is a good combination of...

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Asbestos: How to Properly Remove and Dispose During Construction

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Asbestos: How to Properly Remove and Dispose During Construction

During the 1920s to 1980s, there were many homes or buildings in the United States, which include asbestos-containing building materials....

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Why Asbestos Air Testing is More Important than You Think

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Mar 3, 20222 min read

Why Asbestos Air Testing is More Important than You Think

What is Asbestos Asbestos in a simple word could be defined as silicate fibrous material which is very hazardous if disturbed. There was...

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Where Does Asbestos Hide in Homes? (And What to Do if You Find It)

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Feb 23, 20222 min read

Where Does Asbestos Hide in Homes? (And What to Do if You Find It)

Asbestos is a very dangerous material that could be found anywhere around the house. The fact that it is colorless and is very difficult...

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Where Are Asbestos-Containing Materials Most Commonly Used?

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Feb 16, 20222 min read

Where Are Asbestos-Containing Materials Most Commonly Used?

In the era of 1980s to 90s, asbestos had wide applications in many constructions and building works across the United States. You may...

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When to Test For Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings

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Feb 5, 20222 min read

When to Test For Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings

Popcorn ceiling which is also known by the name as acoustic ceiling or stucco ceiling was once one of the most popular and could easily...

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Attic Insulation Issues with Vermiculite (Asbestos Containing Materials)

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Feb 3, 20222 min read

Attic Insulation Issues with Vermiculite (Asbestos Containing Materials)

Most homes and attics in the United States built during the 1980s to 1990s may include vermiculite and asbestos materials. If you are...

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Asbestos Floor Tiles: Is It Safe to Remove on Your Own?

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Jan 4, 20223 min read

Asbestos Floor Tiles: Is It Safe to Remove on Your Own?

Do you have an old house to demolish that includes asbestos-containing floor tiles, pipes, or any other asbestos material? If yes, you...

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Is Transite or Asbestos-Cement Pipe Hazardous?

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Is Transite or Asbestos-Cement Pipe Hazardous?

In the 1900s, transite asbestos-cement pipes were in demand in the United States for construction and building projects. The transite...

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How to Identify Asbestos Insulation in Walls, Attics, & On Pipes

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Nov 29, 20213 min read

How to Identify Asbestos Insulation in Walls, Attics, & On Pipes

Asbestos had great application in many construction and building projects during the 1980s to 90s in the United States. At that time, the...

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