Grimebusters Delivers Reliable Asbestos Removal For Edmontonians Every Time
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 exposure. Contact with asbestos fibres can lead to respiratory diseases, including asbestosis and lung cancer. […]
Rating Risk Factors in the Home: Asbestos
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, chances are high that your home contains asbestos. Asbestos was used in home building for many […]
Your Home Probably Has Asbestos—Now What?
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. It’s made of fibrous materials that can easily disintegrate into small […]
Common Myths About Asbestos
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 side-effects became well-known. At Grimebusters, we’ve heard many misconceptions regarding the removal of asbestos. As asbestos removal experts, […]