Posts filed under: Asbestos Information
When is an asbestos survey required? All commercial buildings regardless of construction date and residential buildings constructed before 2004 must have an asbestos survey conducted by an accredited inspector prior...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used in a wide variety of materials for its resistance to chemicals, heat and fire, strength, durability and flexibility. Many asbestos goods were manufactured...
Exposure to asbestos can cause disabling and fatal diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and gastrointestinal cancer. The symptoms of these diseases generally do not appear for 20 years...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can be pulled into a fluffy consistency. Asbestos fibers are soft and flexible yet resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. These qualities make...
Homes and buildings constructed prior to 2004 may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a natural occurring mineral that was used extensively in the U.S. in many construction materials. Use has decreased...
If your residential home or commercial building was built prior to 2004, then it is required to have an asbestos survey performed by an accredited inspector before demolition or renovation...
When you look at a material, you typically cannot tell if it contains asbestos. If you are unsure if the material contains asbestos, it’s best to leave it alone. In...
We’ve all heard about the dangers of asbestos in our homes. What is Asbestos anyway? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can be pulled into a fluffy consistency. Asbestos...
If you home was built before 2004, then it could contain asbestos. If any materials in your home contains asbestos, it must be properly managed prior to a home renovation...
As of Fall 2018 the DEQ updated the Asbestos Rules for Oregon. What is the DEQ? The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality regulates the handling, removal and disposal of asbestos-containing...