- By ICON GroupPublished On: October 30, 2021
Most people know about asbestos in the home, but did you know that asbestos can be found in the soil surrounding your home as well? So how does asbestos [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: September 30, 2021
It's reasonable to be anxious when searching to buy a home and coming across potential asbestos. Many homes built in or before the early 1990s may have asbestos present [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: August 30, 2021
The word 'asbestos' comes from the Greek word meaning 'inextinguishable'. Asbestos was discovered in 1808, and it was soon found to be resistant to fire and heat. This [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: June 15, 2021
When you think of asbestos, it's likely you think of older properties that are falling down or being demolished. But in truth, for the many thousands of people out [...]
- 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: April 15, 2021
When you start to think about where asbestos has been used in homes over the years, it can get quite overwhelming, particularly if you live in an older [...]
- 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: April 9, 2020
When it comes to Asbestos removal, you do not want to mess around. Asbestos contains materials that are harmful and can cause a myriad of damaging health effects [...]