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Asbestos-based drywall, also referred to as sheetrock or gypsum wallboard, was popularly used in residential, commercial, and industrial structures from the 1930s to the 1980s. Aside from the drywall sheets themselves, tapes and joint compounds also used asbestos additives which can expose building occupants and construction workers once the asbestos fibers become airborne. Here, you’ll …

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Asbestos was used in many building materials including plaster walls up to the 1980s due to its fire-retardant and insulation properties. But what does asbestos look like in walls? Visual identification alone won’t be enough to identify asbestos-containing materials. But, there are a few signs you can look out for that may indicate that your …

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If you suspect the presence of asbestos in your house and are wondering what asbestos in flooring looks like, this short guide can help you. This article will discuss how you can identify flooring that might contain asbestos through visual inspection along with tips on how to deal with them. If you don’t want to …

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Disturbing asbestos-containing materials can easily release toxic fibers into the air which will endanger not only the occupants in the building but also nearby residents. The fibers can stay in the air for days before settling. But since the fibers are very light, they can easily become airborne again once disturbed. Here, we will discuss …

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If you live in or are buying an old house or commercial building and have discovered asbestos-containing materials, you should hire a certified asbestos testing and removal company to handle the job. Asbestos removal costs will vary widely depending on the complexity of the project including ease of access to the contaminated area and the …

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If you are a homeowner or business owner who is planning to buy a property or do a major renovation project but is worried about asbestos contamination, welcome! Here, you will learn how to identify old asbestos insulation, its types (including asbestos insulation pipes), and how to handle and remove them safely. RPF Environmental has …

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You want to buy a new house and want to ensure that it is safe from any issues before closing the transaction. So, you are planning to conduct a home inspection first. However, do home inspections check for asbestos? The answer is no.Identifying asbestos in houses is not within the areas of expertise of home …

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Exposure to asbestos poses enormous health and safety hazards that must be managed or eliminated, as quickly as possible. If your building requires asbestos identification, the inspection process will be conducted by an industrial hygiene consulting firm. Depending on what the inspection uncovers, it could call for the safe removal or in-place management of the …

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Are you worried about or suspect the presence of asbestos in your home or business and are wondering if you can detect it through smell? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here, we will discuss what asbestos smells like, the dangers of smelling asbestos, and how you can effectively identify it. RPF Environmental offers …

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