Asbestos Controversy!

Asbestos Controversy!

Today we’re going to get a bit controversial. Question: can one asbestos fibre kill? Answer: NO.   I often get asked this question and I often hear people within the industry say that one fibre can kill. Yes, one fibre will create a ‘risk’ but a very, very low and...
Asbestos in Artex – Guidance for Homes

Asbestos in Artex – Guidance for Homes

Asbestos was used in artex up until the early 1990’s. Artex was widely used in homes and commercial buildings. Textured coatings (ie artex) applied to walls and ceilings can contain white (chrysotile) asbestos; small amounts up to approx 5% but asbestos none the...
Homes: Are you buying asbestos?

Homes: Are you buying asbestos?

Introduction – Buying a home Buying a new house is a major life decision. That and other things such as marriage, kids, new job or new car: all of these things require a lot of thought, research and decision making based on facts, your needs and what is within...