- By ICON GroupPublished On: August 30, 2021
The word 'asbestos' comes from the Greek word meaning 'inextinguishable'. Asbestos was discovered in 1808, and it was soon found to be resistant to fire and heat. This [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: July 3, 2021
Roofing materials include a variety of metals - galvanised steel, galvalume steel, aluminium, copper, zinc, and stainless steel among them. When it comes to metal roofing in Brisbane, you [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: June 15, 2021
When you think of asbestos, it's likely you think of older properties that are falling down or being demolished. But in truth, for the many thousands of people out [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: June 1, 2021
When you think of smart roofing in Brisbane, you think of a roof material that can help you save energy, that can help protect your home, and one that [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: May 18, 2021
The use of easily crumbling and powdery asbestos was pretty common in the 1900s and this was used to build all sorts of fireproofing and insulation products. Use [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: May 13, 2021
Asbestos has been mined and used in construction for over 100 years. From the very beginning, miners were significantly affected by exposure, with the first asbestos-related death being documented [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: May 4, 2021
When you’re looking to buy a home and come across asbestos, it is natural to be concerned. Most of the houses built around or before the 1990s can [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: April 15, 2021
When you start to think about where asbestos has been used in homes over the years, it can get quite overwhelming, particularly if you live in an older [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: April 1, 2021
When it comes time to remove asbestos, there are a number of people, outside those living in your home, who need to be aware of the works happening. Because [...]