Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, learning that a property has asbestos can bring your deal to a screeching halt. But while airborne asbestos causes serious health risks like mesothelioma, it’s not an unsolvable problem on a property. Even if you find asbestos during the inspection period, there are still solutions that can [...]
If you’re renovating an older home or commercial building, you’ll likely encounter asbestos pipe insulation in the basement, subfloor, or walls. Pipe insulation is highly friable, meaning that there’s a high chance of it shedding dangerous asbestos particles. That’s why we’re here to cover how you can identify asbestos on pipes [...]
If your building was constructed before the 1980s, it almost certainly has asbestos. Tiling is one of the most common culprits, especially 9x9 asbestos floor tiles. Intact tiles aren’t always dangerous, but once a tile starts to chip or crumble, dangerous asbestos particles can leach into the air and pose health risks to anyone in the space, making [...]
Zonolite insulation is a brand name for vermiculite, a mineral attic insulation used throughout the 20th century. The Zolonite company primarily mined its vermiculite from a mine in Libby, Montana, which was tainted with asbestos. Since Zonolite was also the top vermiculite insulation brand in the world, this means that the vast majority of vermiculite [...]
Asbestos is a group of dangerous, cancer-causing minerals commonly found in 20th-century buildings throughout the United States. Exposure, even in small amounts, can lead to health problems later in life, making safe asbestos removal or abatement essential. While you might think that your homeowners or property insurance won’t [...]
Asbestos in older buildings can cause serious health risks, like mesothelioma and other lung cancers. Rhode Island asbestos regulations and federal laws both have strict rules on when and how to report asbestos in a building and how to safely address it. Learn more about them below, so you can stay compliant and keep your [...]
If you’ve ever explored the attic in a 20th-century building, you may have spotted what looks like gravel sitting between the rafters. This is actually vermiculite, a type of insulation, and it could contain dangerous asbestos particles. The vast majority of vermiculite insulation is contaminated with asbestos, making it crucial to identify and [...]
Asbestos was valued for its durability and resistance to heat and found its way into nearly every part of school construction. From classrooms and cafeterias to mechanical rooms and hallways, asbestos in schools was commonly found wherever fire protection was a concern. Over time, these materials can [...]
Encountering asbestos can bring a renovation to a screeching halt. There are two main ways to address asbestos in an older property: You can remove it altogether, or encapsulate it. Which one should you choose? That depends on factors like the location, amount, and your budget. [...]