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Date Posted: February 1, 2012
Asbestos has been used since ancient times, and was especially popular for its utility as an industrial material during the 19th and 20th centuries. As an inexpensive material with insulating characteristics, asbestos found use in everything from car brake pads to the ceiling material used in public buildings and schools. These characteristics led to asbestos read more »
Date Posted: January 19, 2012
It is well-known that exposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and other cancers. What many people do not realize is that it can also weaken the immune system, increasing vulnerability to infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that tuberculosis, more commonly called TB, kills 1.7 million people read more »
Date Posted: December 28, 2011
Asbestos in the home may cause over 25 million homeowners to seek out the services of asbestos removal experts. This is due to the fact that exposure to airborne fibers from deteriorated asbestos can cause fatal diseases, such as mesothelioma. However, due to its hazardous nature, asbestos in the home should only be removed by read more »
Date Posted: December 14, 2011
Pure vermiculite is harmless and used for insulation, fireproofing and acoustics. A very versatile mineral, it’s also used in gardening as an alternative to soil when it’s mixed with compost. It’s also used to protect bulbs and root crops, incubate eggs, grow mushrooms and for many other purposes. The problem is that when vermiculite is read more »
Date Posted: December 12, 2011
Asbestos exposure in the home can be a very real danger. Asbestos can be found in roof shingles, in floor tiles and in the joint compound used to seal drywall seams. Sheets of insulation can be found wrapped around water pipes, air ducts and boilers — asbestos insulation sheets may even be found in the read more »