Exposure to Asbestos can cause a wide range of diseases and illnesses. Inhalation of small asbestos particles can cause lung diseases, cancers and cardiovascular diseases. As such, the EPA has been taking the necessary steps to protect the public from the harmful health effects that asbestos poses. Here are some of the actions that the […]
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Are You Allowed To Sell A Florida Property That Has A Mold Problem?
Perfectly trimmed landscape, freshly cleaned carpets and absolutely stunning exterior, it may seem as though the sale for your Florida property is certain. However, you found a buildup of mold in the air ducts as you were about to put your property on sale. For buyers, a mold issue on your property is something to […]
Read More5 Tell-Tale Signs Of Asbestos
A natural silicate material, asbestos was a popular building material in the 1970s and 1980s due to its exceptional insulating properties. Since then, the use of asbestos has reduced drastically due to studies that have found that the material can lead to numerous deadly diseases. Long periods of exposure to asbestos can result in developing […]
Read More3 Types of Asbestos Fibers That Should Be On Your Radar
With its widespread use in the 1920s to 1980s, asbestos has been used in numerous building materials because of its excellent insulating properties. Since then, the use of asbestos has reduced significantly as studies in the 1980s found that the material to be an attributing factor to certain diseases. There are six forms of asbestos […]
Read MoreReal Estate Agents – Are You Prepared?!
Real estate agents know better than anyone that if a bump along the way can happen, it probably will. However, there are some things real estate agents can do to better prepare themselves and their clients for curveballs like asbestos, mold, and lead, which could turn into expensive and time-consuming headaches if you’re not careful. […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Health Effects of Lead Paint
Lead is a naturally-occurring heavy metal that can be found in soil, water, and even air. However, the most common cause of lead poisoning is still exposure to lead-based paints and other building materials that pre-date regulations that disallow lead to be used in these types of products. Unfortunately, lead poisoning is still a very […]
Read MoreHow Does Mold Affect Allergies
Allergies are a very common problem amongst many families all over. Most often seasonal changes can bring on symptoms of coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes etc. Environmental surroundings can also play a part, but did you know that mold can also affect allergies. Household issues like mold can contribute to a person’s symptoms and they might […]
Read MoreAsbestos Testing Prior to Commercial Demolition
Whether you are a commercial building owner or a contractor who will be demolishing a building or performing an internal demo, you’ll need to first safely remove any asbestos containing materials (ACMs) prior to beginning the project. This can be a frustrating process, however, as there are a number of state and federal regulations that […]
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