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Residential Asbestos Disposal & Removal Services Melbourne
10 Sep

Surprising Products That Have Contained Asbestos Throughout The Years

Surprising Products Containing Asbestos You are probably already aware many old homes contain asbestos (and that is why our asbestos removal Melbourne professionals work hard at removing asbestos from your home), but it’s also important to keep in mind other items asbestos can been found in. What are some other ways asbestos has been used in the past? Our list of surprising products containing asbestos may shock you! 1. Prop Snow White asbestos is very reminiscent of snow, so it was commonly [...]

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Residential Asbestos Disposal & Removal Services Melbourne
07 Sep

Top 5 Asbestos Disasters of All Time

Asbestos is a dangerous material – there is no debating that. Asbestos disasters can occur in a range of ways, from fires to earthquakes, hurricanes and more. With an estimated 107,000 – 112,000 asbestos-related deaths worldwide by 2016, as stated by the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization, this is a serious problem.  We dive deep into the worst asbestos incidents exploring the top 5 asbestos disasters of all time. We also give insight on what to do [...]

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Professional Asbestos Disposal & Removal Services Melbourneccident ABC Footscray
30 Aug

Dangers Of An Asbestos Accident: West Footscray Factory Fire

Professional asbestos inspection and removal could have stopped the West Footscray asbestos accident from happening. Source: ABC A building containing asbestos exploded today in West Footscray, a suburb in West Melbourne. The explosion was followed by blazing fires, sending out huge streaks of toxic smoke into Melbourne’s atmosphere, and potentially releasing asbestos fibres into the air as well. The fumes coming out of the burning building were also said to contain acetone and oxy-acetylene, chemicals used for welding, an industrial [...]

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Before & After | Residential Asbestos Disposal & Removal Services Melbourne East
24 Aug

A Potential Place On Your Property Asbestos Might Be Present

Asbestos can be present anywhere on your property. One of our most recent asbestos removal Melbourne jobs in the Eastern suburbs involved the removal of asbestos following the demolition of a garage. While many residents might only be concerned about whether their house contains asbestos, garages, either attached or freestanding are a location that should definitely not be overlooked. It is very common in Australia to have a garage on your property. They are typically an enclosed structure used [...]

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Dangers | Asbestos Disposal & Removal Services Melbourne
20 Aug

Understanding Why Asbestos Was Commonly Used

Understanding asbestos and why it was popular can help you find it in your own home. Asbestos use rose in popularity in the 1800s during the Industrial Revolution and respiratory conditions from asbestos were documented in the late 1800s. Despite the negative health effects being relatively well-known, it was not until the beginning in the 1980s that illness from asbestos became a serious concern. It was only in 2003 that an Australia-wide ban on asbestos-containing materials took place. By now [...]

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Residential Asbestos Disposal & Removal Services Melbourne
14 Aug

Asbestos Testing and Disposal For Your Melbourne Home

You’ve learned that asbestos is dangerous for your health and you know you should get it removed, but what are the actual steps to asbestos inspection, asbestos testing and disposal? Asbestos Removal Professionals will walk you through what needs to be done to get rid of potential asbestos in your home. Asbestos Removal Licences There are two types of licenses for asbestos removal professionals. These licences ensure the asbestos is removed in the safest way possible (just another reason you should [...]

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Melbourne Professional Asbestos Removal
01 Aug

Options For Asbestos Removal

If you live in an older home and are thinking about remodelling, especially if you will be doing the remodelling yourself you need to be sure to know your options for asbestos removal.  When dealing with asbestos certain areas like Melbourne have very strict laws and regulations in place to provide safety for those in and around the home in question.  These regulations are the main reason why you should think about having your home tested for asbestos before [...]

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Roof Removal Asbestos
01 Aug

Why You Shouldn’t DIY With Asbestos Removal

So, you have found asbestos in your home and now you are faced with the task of removing it, should you remove it yourself? Sure, you can save some cash if you do but at what cost to your health or your family’s health? If you know you have asbestos in your home and are thinking about DIY asbestos removal we highly advice hiring a professional. Professionals Can Manage It For You Asbestos professionals can conduct a home inspection for you, [...]

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Professional Asbestos Disposal & Asbestos Removal Melbourne Services
01 Aug

Call An Asbestos Professional Before Remodelling

If you are doing any type of remodelling on an older structure in Melbourne you need to remember to check with an asbestos professional because there are certain protocols that need to be followed. What is Asbestos? According to the Google definition asbestos is “a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings.” Asbestos was used in homes and buildings, mostly before 1989.  However, it was discovered [...]

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Commercial | Asbestos Disposal & Removal Services Melbourne
21 Jun

Common Places To Find Commercial Asbestos

Back in the 1970s and 80s, when the construction of properties – both office and residential – was at a high, many commercial companies materials and products that contained asbestos with them.  Therefore, there are many common places to find commercial asbestos. It was used thanks to its components that made it heat resistant, strong, durable and long-lasting.     It was only in the late 80s and 90’s when it was discovered that asbestos could seriously infect and injure people that [...]

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