Residents of Arlington Heights, Evanston, and other Chicago suburbs may be surprised to know that asbestos isn’t just one substance – it’s six, each one a naturally-occurring mineral blended together to create asbestos as we know it. Also, many homeowners are likely unaware that although the U.S. government banned numerous asbestos-containing products in 1978, the […]
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Most people can identify a few types of mold: the kind found on bread, the kind found in blue cheese, and the kind found in houses. This blog focuses on those molds comprising the last group. There are plenty of them – over 100, in fact. We’ll highlight several of the most common molds here, […]
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If you own or are rehabbing an older home, you’re probably aware of the health risks posed by lead paint and lead poisoning when lead-containing dust and fumes are ingested or inhaled. Your best bet for lead paint mitigation is to contact Axis Response Group, one of Chicagoland’s most respected environmental contractors. For those of […]
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While the Chicago area is filled with a number of beautiful homes, many of these homes were built in the early to mid 20th century. You might not realize it, but if you’re living in a home which was built in the 20th century or before, it could very well be infected with dangerous asbestos. […]
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Once upon a time, a mineral by the name of asbestos was freely used in just about every home insulation product you could find. Because of its insulation properties and fire-resistant capabilities (not to mention its inexpensive price), the mineral was used in the construction of most buildings in the United States prior to the […]
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