Health Dangers of Asbestos
Learn About the Dangers Of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a group of 6 six types of fibrous minerals. They are chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, tremolite and actinolite.
They are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals. Asbestos containing mterial included building products, electrical insulation and fabrics. Exposure to the mineral can cause severe health problems, including cancer.
Asbestos in Australia
Australia has […]
Guide To Asbestos Removal Brisbane
Learn information on Health Dangers, Licensing, Removal Types and Costs
If you’re concerned about asbestos in your home in Brisbane, you’re not alone. Australia was one of the world’s largest consumers of asbestos products until the 1980s.
It was mined until 1984. Asbestos, a collective term used to identify six mineral fibres that […]
Understanding Asbestos
Introduction To Asbestos – A Brief Overview
Let’s start with a brief overview of asbestos.
Asbestos is a generic term used to describe a variety of fibrous silicate minerals. This building material, which was used from the 1940s to the 1980s, was prevalent among builders because of its durability, resistance to fire and beneficial insulation properties.
However, once the […]
We Take A Look At The Queensland Asbestos Laws and Regulations
Learn About Asbestos Laws in Queensland
The Queensland government has a number of laws and regulations pertaining to asbestos installation, removal, cleaning and maintenance. There are laws affecting handling and removal of asbestos by home owners, renovators and owner builders.
If you intend to work with asbestos […]
Asbestos Roof Replacement Brisbane – Procedures and Costs
Roof Removal & Replacements
Many Brisbane homes have asbestos roofing installed several decades ago. However, with asbestos having been identified as a serious health hazard and most asbestos roofs starting to fall apart, there has never been a better time to have us remove and replace your asbestos roofing.
Here, […]
What Does It Cost For Asbestos Removal?
Asbestos removal is a huge stride in making a home safe and in protecting the home’s residents from asbestos exposure and potential health problems.
While, DIY removal is a seemingly cheaper alternative to expert removal, it comes with greater long-term health and financial costs and must therefore be avoided.
This article […]