So you’ve found that your house might be infected with asbestos. The tendency with many homeowners is that they feel like they should get rid of the deadly fibre themselves or that they should just let it be. Don’t worry, we understand the confusion that surrounds asbestos, which is why we have laid out the steps you have to take when you find asbestos in your home. Be calm & don’t panic.Too many homeowners panic when they find asbestos in [...]
Asbestos Materials in your Melbourne home If you are wondering where asbestos materials are in your Melbourne house, these are the most common spots the deadly fibres could be found. Thermal insulation. Many heating and thermal systems could contain asbestos materials without people knowing it. Gas and fire heaters, air conditioners and the cloth linings might have the deadly fibres. Ceilings. Ceilings are one of the most common spots where asbestos materials might grow. Mixed with other materials to form the ceiling, it could [...]
Asbestos is a naturally occurring form of fibrous silicate minerals. Unlike other minerals, asbestos is made up of fibres, not particles. It has many favourable properties, including heat resistance, high tensile strength and insulation. It occurs in many different natural forms and is generally cheap to mine and refine. Asbestos has been used throughout human history across a range of industries. However, at the start of the 20th Century, it became clear asbestos fibres were a dangerous mineral capable of [...]
Asbestos is a term encompassing multiple types of minerals which belong to the serpentine and amphibole families. According to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) there are various types of asbestos. The AHERA classifies the asbestiform varieties of the following minerals as asbestos: Bonded asbestos We use the term “bonded asbestos” to refer to asbestos that’s been integrated into other materials. Asbestos is commonly found in various types of cement sheeting, tiles and pipes and these are the first places we check for when you [...]
Asbestos has been proven to cause a wide range of health problems. Although the effects often take decades to manifest, breathing in asbestos fibres has killed hundreds of thousands of people and will kill many more. Health Problems Due To Asbestos Exposure The three major problems asbestos inhalation causes are malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the outer lung or abdominal cavity. Inhaled asbestos fibres settle deep in the lung and damage cells over a long [...]
Asbestos is a natural mineral, the serpentine group or amphibole, fibrous structure and has excellent technical characteristics. For this reason, until recently, asbestos materials have been widely used all over the world. Materials That May Contain Asbestos For example, in Poland, asbestos has become one of the cheapest and most popular raw materials for the production of building materials. It was used in the manufacture of roofing and cladding materials in the form of corrugated sheets, smooth panels and tiles, covering [...]
Asbestos-related diseases can tragically harm our health after inhaling the fibres that are suspended in the air. However, as long as the fibres are not released into the air, asbestos products pose no threat to health. But still, to be on the safe side, it’s best that you look for an asbestos removal service in Melbourne to minimise the health risks associated with asbestos. Why is asbestos so harmful to our health? The presence and type of the pathology affect the [...]
If you are a restorer in Melbourne, or even if you are just doing work on your home – pray you do not come across traces of asbestos. However, it should no longer be too much of a worry because there are plenty of professional asbestos removal companies, like Asbestos Removal in Melbourne, who can remove your asbestos safely and for a great price. Taking on asbestos removal, if you do not know what you are doing, is dangerous, [...]
There has been a rise in DIY renovations due to the popularity of shows like The Block. However, doctors are warning people about DIY renovation asbestos dangers. The risks of DIY renovations can potentially lead to a fresh wave of asbestos-related deaths. Tens of thousands of homes may still be riddled with the deadly fibres. We advise you to not proceed with DIY and home renovations until you have sought professional asbestos testing and disposal services by Asbestos Removal Professionals to minimise [...]
It is important to test for the presence of asbestos in building materials before any repairs or improvements in building construction, that were built before 1980. What Building Materials Contain Asbestos? Asbestos is highly toxic and has been widely used in a large number of building materials such as ceiling tiles, flooring, insulation, cement and different kinds of glues. It has been shown that asbestos may cause various types of cancer. Hence, repairs should be performed using the proper equipment to avoid [...]
