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Asbestos Floor Tiles: What You Should Know

Asbestos floor tiles: what you should know!In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over the following; Everything you need to know about Asbestos Floor Tiles. You’ll learn; Types of asbestos floor tiles, Asbestos Materials, Identifying Asbestos Floor Tiles, What to expect during removal, and Asbestos Hazards. So if you’ve ever wondered about any of these points, you’ll love this post!ContentsAsbestos Floor Tile Types Asbestos Materials Identifying Asbestos Floor Tiles When to Remove Asbestos Tiles Professional Asbestos Floor Tile Removal

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11 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos

11 Most Frequently Asked Questions About AsbestosEverything you need to know about Asbestos. In this comprehensive post, we have collected the top 11 Questions Asked About Asbestos. You’ll learn; Where it can be found, How to test for it at home, What it was used for, and many other questions answered So if you’ve ever wondered about asbestos, you’ll love this post!What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring silicate minerals made up of thin, microscopic fibers that occur in rock and soil.What does Asbestos look like?The fibers appear blue, brown, or white under a microscope, but they are generally too small to see with the naked eye. They are also very light and can stay in the air for days.How to Test for Asbestos?If using an …

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How to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation

How to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos InsulationEverything you need to know How to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation. In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; Asbestos Insulation Vermiculite Insulation. Creating cleaning mixtures. Cellulose Insulation. Common Insulation Questions. If you’ve ever asked yourself about asbestos and cellulose insulation, you’ll love this post!Asbestos and Cellulose InsulationBefore 1980, asbestos was widely used as an insulation and fire retardant product for both homes and commercial buildings. It wasn’t until after many years of use that the health effects (lung cancer, mesothelioma)were discovered to be related to asbestos material use.  Since 1973, the EPA has been working to ban the mining, manufacturing, and distribution of materials including asbestos. For those who aren’t aware, asbestos fibers are a natural mineral …