- By ICON GroupPublished On: March 15, 2024
Asbestos, commonly used in construction until the late 20th century, is now a known health hazard. Unfortunately, while it is no longer in use, its widespread presence in older homes [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: January 15, 2024
Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals, was widely used in construction and various building materials until the late 20th century. It was favoured due to its heat resistance, [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: August 26, 2023
Very few words can elicit such instant feelings of fear or worry in the way ‘asbestos’ does. With a long, proven history of causing significant illness through exposure and [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: June 15, 2023
While asbestos-containing building materials were phased out of use in the 90s, the reality is that many homes built before this still contain asbestos. Asbestos in your home could [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: April 15, 2023
So you’ve discovered asbestos in your home pre-renovation and have been quoted more than expected to remove it. What now? Should you just DIY it? Surely there are YouTube videos [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: April 5, 2023
When it comes to asbestos removal, finding a reliable and experienced asbestos removal company is essential. With that in mind, here are some tips for choosing the right asbestos [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: September 29, 2022
If you're suspicious that your roofing materials may contain asbestos, it's important to take action immediately. Here's what you should do:1. Contact a professional asbestos removal company like Icon [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished 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 Curtis LyonsPublished On: August 27, 2020
If you've had some spare time on your hands lately, you may have been considering doing some renovations at home. It's certainly something a lot of people have been [...]