- By ICON GroupPublished On: May 18, 2021
The use of easily crumbling and powdery asbestos was pretty common in the 1900s and this was used to build all sorts of fireproofing and insulation products. Use [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: May 13, 2021
Asbestos has been mined and used in construction for over 100 years. From the very beginning, miners were significantly affected by exposure, with the first asbestos-related death being documented [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: May 4, 2021
When you’re looking to buy a home and come across asbestos, it is natural to be concerned. Most of the houses built around or before the 1990s can [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: April 1, 2021
When it comes time to remove asbestos, there are a number of people, outside those living in your home, who need to be aware of the works happening. Because [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: March 15, 2021
When you purchase a new home, or consider renovating your current home, there's a good chance you didn't consider whether the roof of your home contained asbestos. If you [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: February 15, 2021
Asbestos is a naturally existing fibrous mineral that can cause serious health issues if inhaled. Twenty years ago, asbestos used to be an integral part of various building materials. [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: January 1, 2021
Asbestos is one of those natural minerals that can cause serious health issues in case of mishandling. Environment Protection Agencies around the world have formulated laws to regulate asbestos [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: November 25, 2020
Unfortunately, it’s fairly common for buildings in Brisbane and surrounding areas to have asbestos containing materials in their infrastructure. This is due to the age of many buildings, and [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: September 30, 2020
If you’re worried about the presence of asbestos in your home, the good news is that you’re probably not in any immediate danger. Asbestos is only dangerous when disturbed, [...]