Asbestos Removal Services Blog Posts

What is a Volatile Organic Compound?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on June 14, 2022

Several products that are used to maintain and build properties can contain and release hazardous chemicals into the air that we breathe in our homes.In older properties, asbestos testing in Toronto has found that some products containing VOCs may also contain asbestos elements, exacerbating an already severe health risk. Inhaling these chemicals, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC),...

Home Renovation Surprises You Can Avoid

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on May 24, 2022

Renovation season is upon us. With many homeowners having shelved their remodels and home upgrades in the past two years, now more than ever, it's time to break ground and get started on revamping your property. When you begin a renovation, it's important to remember that there is almost always a surprise factor that homeowners run into, making renovations more complicated than initially...

Preventative Asbestos Removal vs Reactive Asbestos Removal

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on May 19, 2022

While asbestos is no longer actively used in construction around Canada, asbestos testing in Mississauga continues to identify the mineral in building materials in residential and commercial properties across the city. Sometimes, the asbestos discovery comes by surprise, making renovations or routine maintenance more hazardous than initially expected. Before initiating construction in properties,...

Does Your Boiler Room Need Asbestos Testing in Mississauga?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on April 14, 2022

While the likelihood of encountering the mineral has reduced significantly since the 1980s, asbestos removal in Mississauga is still frequently required. Testing for asbestos continues to uncover the mineral lingering even in modern buildings, public, commercial, and residential. One room in your property that can benefit from asbestos testing in Mississauga is the boiler room, as high traces of...

What Factors Are Affecting Your Asbestos Removal Cost?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on April 04, 2022

Before you start a renovation to your property, big or small, or conduct maintenance, it may occur to you that there is a potential asbestos risk. Asbestos is a hazardous mineral that historically has been used in many construction materials. Before interfering with any possible asbestos-containing material, the safest course of action is asbestos removal. Because asbestos removal is most often...

3 Types of Asbestos Removal Operations in Ontario

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 29, 2022

When asbestos-containing materials are discovered on a property, there are 3 main approaches taken by professional asbestos abatement contractors to ensure that the process is safe, effective and efficient. Every step is strategically planned out, from asbestos testing through to asbestos removal. At Canada's Restoration Services, our team of asbestos abatement contractors follow industry best...

How to Manage Asbestos Anxiety

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 25, 2022

Given the severe health conditions that can come with asbestos exposure, it's normal to be afraid of the mineral. But for some, the fear of asbestos exposure can become so intense that it can cause long-term anxiety. In most cases, the anxiety regarding asbestos can be managed with asbestos inspection services. Since in most cases it is the feeling of uncertainty that drives anxiety....

Which is Worse: Black Mold or Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 22, 2022

Black mold or asbestos are two dangerous air contaminants that can affect any building and its occupants. What’s scary is that you may not be able to see it, but their presence can only be realized when experiencing several different symptoms. While asbestos is manually installed, mold is a natural invader. Both operate differently, but each presents its own set of unique and severe health...

Do Fires Cause Asbestos Damage?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 10, 2022

Its resistance to heat, efficiency as an insulator and non-flammable properties were some of the main reasons why asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in the construction industry for much of the 20th century. But such materials are most likely in – or are nearing – a friable state by now, meaning that they can easily be disturbed and go airborne. Professional asbestos...

The Problem with Home Asbestos Testing Kits

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 07, 2022

When you think that your property may be contaminated with asbestos, it's normal to want to take matters into your own hands to evaluate your risk or chance of exposure. There are at-home kits made available for asbestos testing in Toronto which are intended to equip you with the resources to independently determine whether there is asbestos in your building materials or in the air. ...

Protect Your Kids With Asbestos Removal?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 04, 2022

Because kids are younger and more inexperienced, their youthful innocence and curiosity can sometimes take them down a risky path. With less developed lungs and a minimal understanding of the dangers around them like asbestos and mold. it's important to take precautionary steps to protect kids from mold or asbestos exposure, such as scheduling asbestos testing or mold removal in...

Is Asbestos a Risk when Spring Cleaning in Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 02, 2022

With spring around the corner, it’s normal for homeowners to start thinking about how they’ll declutter their spaces or what their approach will be to addressing maintenance issues that have been plaguing their homes for quite some time now. If you’re thinking about cleaning out spaces you haven’t ventured into in years, it’s recommended that you have asbestos testing...

What Happens When an Asbestos-Containing Property is on Fire?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 25, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials lingering in older buildings can pose a severe risk to health and safety when disturbed. By now, most asbestos-containing materials are in – or are nearing – a friable condition, meaning they can easily break down and send harmful particles airborne. It’s important to note that even though asbestos fibres are highly resistant to heat and are not...

When to Worry About Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 24, 2022

The word "asbestos" alone incites fear, and while being cautious is the appropriate response, you don't always need to worry about getting asbestos removal in your Mississauga home when you find out that your home was built during the peak of asbestos' popularity. To manage concerns about asbestos, contact trusted abatement contractors for asbestos testing in Mississauga to...

What is the Difference between Asbestosis and Mesothelioma?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 22, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials that linger in older properties are most likely in a friable condition by now. This means that they can be easily disturbed and break apart, sending dangerous fibres into the air. Asbestos removal in Edmonton is necessary to prevent exposure to airborne asbestos fibres, as inhaling the particles can lead to severe health conditions. Two of the most common...

4 Types of Asbestos Air Monitoring

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 18, 2022

During the process of asbestos abatement in Edmonton, professionals will conduct a type of asbestos air monitoring test to measure the level of exposure in the space and how effective their measures are in mitigating the fibres’ spread. In areas where friable asbestos-containing materials are present, a similar form of asbestos testing in Edmonton will be used to determine if harmful...

What is Soot, Does It Require Smoke Damage Repair?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 17, 2022

A fire breaking out in your residential or commercial is the last thing any business owner or homeowner wants to experience. Unfortunately, even after the flames have been extinguished, smoke damage and other toxic particles that linger posing a severe risk to your health and safety. To help alleviate stress and ensure your well-being, smoke damage repair is recommended for homeowners before...

What Kind of Flooring Should Undergo Asbestos Testing in Edmonton?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 16, 2022

Asbestos removal in Edmonton is most commonly required for out of sight spaces in your home, with frequent cases being focused on insulation in attics or building materials behind the walls. But it isn’t rare to find the mineral hiding beneath your feet in your property’s flooring. If your property is 40 years or older, there’s a high likelihood that asbestos fibres are...

Has Winter Weather Revealed the Need for Asbestos Removal in Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 15, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials installed and sealed over 40 years ago were initially able to withstand any impending conditions without becoming a threat. But with time, those materials that remain within residential or commercial buildings have deteriorated or are slowly declining, leaving occupants vulnerable to exposure. In most cases, asbestos exposure can be linked to renovation, ultimately...

Is Asbestos in Schools and other Institutional Buildings?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 10, 2022

Like most buildings constructed before the mid-1970s, it was common to have asbestos-containing materials hidden behind the hallways and walls of school classrooms. School custodians were most at risk of indirectly interacting with the mineral, as tasks sometimes required cleaning surfaces and areas in spaces that were outside the peripherals of the student body. While considerable efforts have...

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