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Does my house contain asbestos?
Does my house contain asbestos? If your house was built before 1990 it has an increased risk of containing asbestos material. Although your house can still contain asbestos even if it was built after 1990 even up to 2019! Materials that often contain asbestos include:...
Where do I start?
Renovating Your Home? Where do I start? You finally bought your new house and are ready to make it perfect with a few changes to fit your dream home expectations. You have the new layout all mapped out. Tons of DIY designs ready to try. You’re all excited about...
Primary Causes of Excess Humidity in Homes
Maintaining the proper humidity levels in your home can be a tricky thing. Too little, and your home will be very dry, making it an uncomfortable living environment. Too much humidity may feel better for you but can cause problems in the home and for your health. Of...
Can HEPA Air Filters Remove Asbestos from the Air?
On the list of harmful airborne contaminants, asbestos ranks among the most hazardous. At one time the most frequently used material in a vast array of products and industries, this fibrous substance has since been outlawed in a majority of the developed world....
Can Asbestos Be In Drywall?
ASBESTOS IN DRYWALLWhile asbestos can be harmful wherever it is found, its presence in older drywall can be particularly problematic when it comes to renovating properties built before the 1990s, note that if there is asbestos present it is almost always found in the...
The Dangers of Mold and Mold Spores
THE DANGERS OF MOLD AND MOLD SPORESMold is a type of fungi that grows in moist, dark places and requires an water as well as an organic food source to grow. It is different than other fungi, such as mushrooms, in that it grows in small filaments called hyphae, rather...
Asbestos in Products
ASBESTOS IN PRODUCTSThe history of asbestos use in products can be traced all of the way back to 3000 BCE, asbestos fibers were used in ancient areas in Asia for clothing, pottery, and insulation. Use of the dangerous mineral was continued through centuries. In fact,...
Asbestos – what you need to know
Elemental Asbestos and Mold Removal specializes in the safe removal of Asbestos from occupied buildings, demolition sites, institutions, and homes. The hazards of Asbestos removal are well known. Removal due to renovations, demolition or other requirements can be...
Where is asbestos found?
Where should you look when trying to ascertain if you have asbestos in your home?
My House Has Mold: What Now?
My house has mold! this helpful blog will help you figure out your next step