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What is Asbestos?

By definition, asbestos is a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings. In english, it is an insulator with great fire protection properties that is resistant to chemical erosion.


What are the risks?


Asbestos isn’t hazardous until it is disturbed, often from renovations or demolitions. Breathing exposed asbestos fibres can cause cancer and other diseases including, asbestois, mesthelima and lung cancer.


Does my home contain asbestos?


If your house was built between 1950 – 1990, it is likely that there is some form of asbestos. It is often hard to tell because asbestos was mixed with with many other materials. Before doing any renovations you must have your drywall tested for asbestos. HERE is a link to asbestos testing facilities.


Common uses for asbestos:


  • Insulation
  • Linoleum
  • Floor tiles
  • Drywall
  • Cement board and tiles
  • Textured decorative coatings
  • Cement pipers


Please click on the following link to see which materials may be asbestos containing: Asbestos Hazards for Homeowners


What do I do if my home contains asbestos?


If your home contains asbestos and you’re looking to do renovation, call us, we specialize in Asbestos Abatement and can safely remove and dispose of all contaminated materials.


Find more information on how we can help HERE.

Asbestos and Renovations

By Andrea Macdonald • 18 Apr, 2024
With the real estate market rebounding, we have seen a lot of people moving into their new homes and investing in renovations. Some of the renovations might come with a little surprise, especially if the homes are 1990 or older. There is a high chance that some of the materials in your home might contain asbestos . If you decide to do any upgrades to your home, approach the renovation with caution and please take into consideration the following:

Let's Learn: Asbestos & Its History and Risks

By Andrea Macdonald • 18 Apr, 2024
I’m sure you’ve probably heard the word asbestos a few times in your life. Especially if you live in Canada, in which you’ve most likely heard it A LOT. You also probably know that it’s a harmful substance found in a lot of building materials, but why was it used so extensively and what is it exactly? Asbestos Busters has all of your questions answered. Let’s start with some history. Asbestos has been used for thousands of years dating back to the ancient Egyptian era about 4000 B.C when it was used to make cloth and paper, often used to mummify the rich after death. It’s been used in tons of materials since then, but it wasn’t until the late 1800’s that mining asbestos started to boom. And by 1970 it was used in 95% of homes in Canada. Not only was it in almost every home, but it was also in most parts of homes as well. 
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