Asbestos containing materials (ACM) do not pose a grave danger as long as they are not tampered with, i.e. they are not disturbed or broken. However, if you notice that there are parts of the ACM that have started to become exposed, it’s highly recommended that you have the asbestos removed from your property immediately. […]
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Asbestos was commonly used as a construction material in the mid-1990s due to the fact that it was known for being durable and fire resistant. In addition to that, asbestos is also a very good insulator, and was therefore used in places that faced extreme temperatures. Asbestos helped to keep the harsh winter and summer […]
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Attic mold can grow slowly and without notice. Once it has captured its hold in a large enough area, it can cause your family and pets to fall sick. It can also grow and reach other areas of your house, causing considerable damage. Here are the basic signs of mold that you should look out […]
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Mold testing helps in identifying the presence of mold using scientific measurements. This requires that adequate tests be carried out to determine which type of mold is present and in which particular place. In order to identify the occurrence of mold in your home, office, or warehouse, one needs to be aware of the different […]
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Regardless of whether you live in an older home in Mount Prospect or a more modern home, mold can grow anywhere. It can grow in the walls, tiles, ceilings, or flooring, and is more predominant in moist, humid conditions and areas that get a lot of rain. As mold spreads throughout your house (and starts […]
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If you live in Morton Grove, you’ve probably heard about asbestos testing and removal. But do you know why it is so important? According to the Mayo Clinic, mesothelioma—a tumor of the delicate tissue that lines the lungs, abdomen, heart, and other organs—affects about 20,000 people in the US every year. Although it can be […]
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Do you need to find out if your home contains asbestos? It’s actually not that simple to tell if a material contains asbestos just by looking at it, unless it is actually labeled. When in doubt, it is best to leave the material alone—when its particles becomes airborne, asbestos is a serious health hazard. If […]
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Mold remediation is a vital service that is sometimes needed to help preserve your property as well as your health. Initially, mold can often go unnoticed. But it can spread quickly, even when hidden, and the extent of damage to your home’s structure and foundation can be huge. What’s more, mold can cause a number […]
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Do you think that your residential or commercial property in Evanston may have asbestos? Even if you have the slightest indication that it might, it’s best to have your property tested for asbestos. Even a small amount of asbestos exposure over time can be very harmful, so why take any chances? There are do-it-yourself testing […]
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With the advent of modern-day composite material and substances, asbestos no longer finds its application in construction, or for insulation in residential or commercial properties. This makes it completely unnecessary for you to have asbestos anywhere on your property today. If you still think that it’s not necessary to remove asbestos, it could in part […]
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