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Mar 17

Does finding asbestos affect your house price?

Asbestos is certainly a word that can worry homebuyers. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring material that was widely used in building construction for many years, especially during and before the 1980s. Despite the fact that it was banned from use in 1999, many homes still contain asbestos. And this can become... read more →

Feb 24

Is Artex hiding danger in your home?

If you’ve purchased an older home, you may be met with Artex on the ceilings. It was used internally and externally in properties up until the mid-1980s to create a textured coating and pattern to surfaces. But what you may not realise is that this previously popular coating used to... read more →

February 24, 2022
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Concerns

Dec 20

Asbestos in tiles: how to spot it and deal with it

For many years asbestos was considered to be an extremely valuable material. With a wide range of uses thanks to its insulating and strengthening properties, it was used for sound proofing, mixed into cement, and as a constituent part of many coatings and commonly-used products such as Artex. One of... read more →

December 20, 2021
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Concerns

Nov 15

Why is asbestos dangerous during demolition work?

Asbestos has been entirely banned from use in the UK since 1999, but this hazardous substance can still be found in properties across the country. For many years, asbestos was used for its many positive properties in the construction sector. The material is excellent for insulation and sound proofing, and... read more →

November 15, 2021
Dave Hanley
News

Oct 14

How to tell if you have been exposed to asbestos

Asbestos is naturally occurring material that has been banned from use in the UK for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, prior to be banned it was a substance that was commonly used for a wide range of construction and decorating purposes in residential, commercial and industrial properties. The material is... read more →

October 14, 2021
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Concerns

Sep 07

Most common health risks of asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance that was used for a number of years as a building material due to its range of useful properties. Unfortunately, asbestos can also be dangerous, and it is best to avoid it if at all possible. People who come into contact with asbestos are at... read more →

Jul 22

What are the legal issues around removing asbestos yourself?

Asbestos is a dangerous substance that is banned from use in the UK. Unsurprisingly, there are a number of legal obligations and complexities for owners of buildings who discover that asbestos is present somewhere on the premises. Asbestos could potentially be found on any property in the UK that was... read more →

Jun 17

What are the legal obligations for businesses surrounding asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that can be dangerous to human health. It was previously used extensively in construction until it was banned outright from use in the UK in 1999. As a great deal of asbestos remains in properties, businesses have legal obligations to protect staff and anyone... read more →

May 25

What are the dangers of asbestos removal?

Asbestos was a popular building material prior to the 1970s, until it was discovered to be a carcinogen. It’s typically found in duct and pipe insulation, loft insulation, floor tiles and cement asbestos siding. But exposure to asbestos has life-threatening risks connected to it so, if it’s detected in your... read more →

Apr 22

Asbestos removal guide for 2021

Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that was used for many years in a variety of different ways as a part of building construction. Unfortunately, it was gradually understood that asbestos fibres, when breathed into the lungs, can have a disastrous effect on our health. It was banned from use... read more →

April 22, 2021
Dave Hanley
Asbestos Removal

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