Asbestos was once a popular building material due to its excellent insulating and fire-resistant properties. It was commonly used in many commercial buildings constructed before the 1990s. At the time, asbestos was considered safe and effective for use in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other construction elements. However, modern research has shown that asbestos fibers can …
Handling asbestos is a serious concern for homeowners, property managers, and renovation professionals. Asbestos was extensively used due to its impressive heat resistance and insulation properties. In today’s context, it is known to be extremely hazardous, posing serious health risks once its tiny fibers are released into the air and inhaled. It plays a crucial …
Identifying Asbestos Isn’t Always Easy Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was widely used in over 3,000 building products before its ban in Australia. Its widespread use was driven by qualities like being lightweight, cost-effective, long-lasting, and resistant to fire. However, its hazardous health effects became widely known, and its use was gradually …
Asbestos refers to a building material used for its long-lasting, fire-resistant, and insulating properties, which can be made into products such as fibro sheeting, guttering and downpipes, drainage or flues, corrugated roofing sheets, and roofing shingles. Damaged asbestos is very risky, as it can mislead individuals about health risks and also releases fibres into the …
