WTF is asbestos?

What Is Asbestos? Not To Put Too Fine A Point On It, But Asbestos Is A Deadly Rock   Suppose you’re a manufacturer, making anything from ceiling tiles to jewelry, and going to work every day to play that great game of...
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What?!?! Asbestos is still legal?

Many homeowners find themselves in need of asbestos removal, regardless of the age of their house. They are rather unpleasantly surprised to learn that asbestos still has many uses in home manufacturing in the U.S. Residential asbestos removal customers may encounter this...
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My house has asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber which has been used in thousands of products for industrial, commercial and home use. The mineral is cheap, easy to mine and fire retardant. These qualities make asbestos a great bulk filler in construction-related products....
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I can see asbestos!

Earlier this year, I was working with a general contractor to remodel a house with a popcorn ceiling. You know, those textured “cottage cheese” ceilings that were popular in the ’60s and ’70s? As we were walking through the house, the contractor...
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What you need to know-Asbestos 101

Asbestos 101- what you need to know   Almost everyone knows that asbestos can cause serious disease. But what is it and why is it so harmful to our health?   A brief overview of the pesky mineral   Asbestos is a...
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