Despite it being federally banned in 2018, asbestos continues to be a prominent risk in Edmonton homes. It’s virtually undetectable by everyday standards, hiding in walls, flooring, and other common building materials. Unfortunately, it’s highly hazardous to...
Asbestos has been a known health hazard for decades, with the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizing it as a carcinogen in 1987. Despite this, Edmonton still contains asbestos in older buildings, posing serious risks when hidden in homes, businesses,...
Summary Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Comments: Bad for humans, pets, and the environment; dangerous to remove without proper precautions. Is it common in Edmonton? Yes, in homes built before 1991. For homes in Edmonton that were built in 1991 or earlier,...
In Canada, asbestos was outlawed from being used in home construction in the 1990s. If you have an Edmonton home built before 2000, Your home probably has asbestos. What’s bad about that? Asbestos may be naturally occurring, but it is anything but safe for humans....
Finding asbestos in your home can be scary because asbestos is linked to numerous severe health conditions. Luckily, Grimebusters offers asbestos removal and abatement services to Edmonton residents. Are you at risk of exposure to asbestos, or understand what asbestos...
