- 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 ICON GroupPublished 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 ICON GroupPublished On: November 15, 2023
If you are preparing to renovate your home, you’ll know how many steps are involved in simply getting started. One vitally important step that should never be overlooked is checking [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: October 30, 2023
When thinking about asbestos and the consequences we now know are related to its exposure, it can be easy to focus more on the medical aspect and costs associated. In reality, [...]
- 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: 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: January 1, 2021
Asbestos is one of those natural minerals that can cause serious health issues in case of mishandling. Environment Protection Agencies around the world have formulated laws to regulate asbestos [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: July 30, 2020
You may not realise it, but asbestos is one of the most dangerous material that is commonly found. Therefore, safe disposal of it is necessary to avoid its health risks. [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: April 9, 2020
When it comes to Asbestos removal, you do not want to mess around. Asbestos contains materials that are harmful and can cause a myriad of damaging health effects [...]