Popcorn ceilings—the go-to ceiling for 20th-century homes—were all the rage for their sound-dampening qualities and quick application. However, these textured ceilings are now seen as outdated and problematic, particularly in homes built before 1980 when asbestos was...
The words "asbestos removal" will rightly make most homeowners worry. We have all heard how dangerous asbestos can be, as it can cause cancer and lung disease many years after exposure. Even so, asbestos does not always need to be replaced or sealed. A proper...
How Can I Detect Asbestos in My Home? Asbestos used to be an insulating material until the early 1980s, when it was discovered that asbestos may become friable and release airborne fibers that can be detrimental to a homeowner’s health. Because of those fibers’...
Asbestos is a mineral that’s incredibly harmful to anyone exposed to it. However, it has been used in an almost endless amount of products. While banned in the United States and a few other countries, most of the world still uses asbestos because it’s insulating and...
Asbestos is a dangerous material that was used regularly up until the 1970’s. When it forms, it takes the shape of filament-like crystals. Unknown to people of the past, disturbed asbestos causes the filaments to float around in the air. When we breathe asbestos in,...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, made up of fine, durable fibers resistant to heat, fire and many chemicals. Because of these amazing properties, asbestos was used for many household items for decades prior to the 1980s. Some products known to contain...