Asbestos

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 [...]

Asbestos is a naturally existing fibrous mineral that can cause serious health issues if inhaled. Twenty years ago, asbestos used to be an integral part of various building materials. [...]

Durability, fire resistance, and insulation properties had made asbestos a common building material in the past. Almost all the buildings constructed before the 1980s contain asbestos material in some [...]

Unfortunately, it’s fairly common for buildings in Brisbane and surrounding areas to have asbestos containing materials in their infrastructure. This is due to the age of many buildings, and [...]

If you’re worried about the presence of asbestos in your home, the good news is that you’re probably not in any immediate danger. Asbestos is only dangerous when disturbed, [...]

Back in the 1920s, Asbestos products were considered a perfectly suitable material in the building industry. They were chemical and water resistant, and great for electrical insulation. And because [...]

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 [...]

The team at Icon know how to dispose of asbestos safely and properly. Your home or work premises could contain different types of asbestos containing materials (ACM). These [...]

There are a few important things to remember about asbestos removal. Firstly, it is incredibly dangerous to try tackle this yourself. This is not a DIY project. You need [...]