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For any new homeowner, there are many different inspections they need to see done before they are willing to part with their hard-earned money. One of the most important tests is asbestos testing done to check whether or not asbestos was … Read More »
Mold damage is one of the most difficult types of issues to deal with as a homeowner because of how well the fungus spreads and survives throughout moist spots in the home. When shopping for a home, it’s essential to … Read More »
In a recent report, it was found that more than seven million school-going children were being exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos, despite different forms of asbestos being outlawed in England and throughout the UK in 1985 (amosite and crocidolite) … Read More »
For the better part of a century, asbestos was used in everything from ship building to brake pads to fireplaces, with its fire resistant properties being used to protect homes and homeowners from fires, to reinforce concrete and as an … Read More »
After complaints from healthcare officials, Health Canada has updated the information it provides to Canadians about the risks of asbestos, conceding that any exposure to the substance in any of its forms is dangerous, stating that any amount of asbestos … Read More »
Recently, New York recognized mould as a risk to tenants health. Facing a law suit, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) agreed to remove mold in public housing quicker and more thoroughly. This is a historic agreement because it … Read More »
Whether you’ve just discovered that your former tenant was running a marijuana grow house without your knowledge, or you’ve purchased a home that was previously used for a growing operation, you’ll need to do some serious work to restore habitability. … Read More »
There’s a good chance that if you took high school chemistry classes and used a bunsen burner to perform experiments, you’ve used asbestos as a heat shield to protect the flasks. Another common source of asbestos are old buildings that … Read More »
While it once was used as a standard building material, asbestos is now used less often because of the possible harm to human health. But just how bad is it, and how should you deal with it if you find … Read More »
Mold can be a serious issue, and when you are renting, you may not know of the mold-related issues a property has. Some landlords are hesitant to mention the presence of mold, and others may “solve” the problem inadequately — … Read More »
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