Asbestos might seem like a relic of the past, but it’s still a present-day concern for Edmonton residents living or working in older buildings. Long used for its fire-resistant properties, asbestos is now known to pose serious health risks, even through limited...
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....
While most people are unfamiliar with asbestos and its history, many know that it’s a dangerous material. Asbestos almost has a “boogieman” mythic quality. Many contractors and businesses used it for decades before the severe health concern...
