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Asbestos Removal Process and Complications

In a time of popular shows like The Block and House Rules, it is important not to undertake the task of removing asbestos yourself.  The asbestos removal process can be complicated and dangerous.  It is not worth putting you and your family at risk to the health problems associated with asbestos.  So before you begin your renovation, call one of our asbestos professionals at A&B Asrem.  Our experienced team will run you through the process and complications of asbestos [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Advantages of Asbestos Roof Removal

There are plenty of advantages of asbestos roof removals because the roof is one of the most common places in which asbestos resides. The most dangerous of fibres and materials have the ability to stay hidden for years. Then, when they are exposed in the air, they can cause severe illnesses to anyone exposed to them. Hence, it is important to make sure that all the asbestos in your roof is removed in the safest way possible. This is where [...]

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Asbestos Dangers-What Are They?

Unfortunately, the reason for the concern regarding asbestos in homes and buildings is the health risks and dangers.  Asbestos is a material that was used throughout the 1940s to 1980s for the construction of homes and buildings thanks to its so-called many benefits. But dangers and health risks of asbestos are now evident, and if you suspect that your home might be infested with the dangerous mineral fibre, it is essential that you contact professional removalists, such as A&B Asrem, [...]

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