Asbestos
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Why You Need an Asbestos Inspection Before Renovating a Commercial Property
Planning a commercial property renovation can be an exciting opportunity to improve functionality, increase property value, and modernise ageing facilities. However, for many older Australian buildings, there is a hidden risk that must be addressed before any renovation work begins: asbestos. …
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Asbestos Inspection Report: What It Contains and How to Read It
Understanding an asbestos inspection report is essential for anyone buying, selling, renovating, or managing property in Australia. These reports play a critical role in identifying potential hazardous materials, assessing property condition, and ensuring compliance with Australian safety regulations. Whether you’re a homeowner or a property…
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What You Need to Know Before Buying a House with Asbestos?
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most Australians will ever make. While location, price, and layout often dominate buyer attention, one critical issue is frequently overlooked — asbestos. In many older Australian homes, asbestos remains a hidden risk that can affect…
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A guide to asbestos in homes
A guide to asbestos in homes Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals found in rock formations. Three types of asbestos were mined in Australia: white, blue and brown asbestos. Large deposits were mined in Western…
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Do you think that property you are looking to buy has asbestos?
If the house you are looking to buy was built or renovated before 1990, it is likely that it will contain some form of asbestos-containing materials. Did you know that approximately one-third of homes built in Australia contain asbestos products? Asbestos…
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How do I go back to my home after Fire Damage?
A fire is a traumatic experience, and it can cause more damage than what you can see initially. Beyond the physical fire damage, you must also consider the smoke and soot contamination. Both can be dangerous and costly. Fire damage can…
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Asbestos-Caused Cancer Trends Up
Asbestos-caused cancers are trending up, according to recent data from 2017. The grim facts from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: 710 Australians were diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2016 – a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Western Australia has…
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Asbestos – Not Just About Housing
FEATHERS were flying in Red Hill last week when neighbours discovered asbestos sheeting was being removed from a disused chicken shed near their properties. First reported in the Southern Peninsula News (6 November 2018) the story continues: Monique Soames said she…
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Asbestos Concerns? Call The Experts
Here’s an all too familiar story from the Newcastle Herald: A Glendale property is demolished after its owners found deadly loose-fill asbestos insulation. This type of asbestos was relatively popular in the1960s and 1970s. Science now tells us that loose-fill asbestos…
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Asbestos Imports – A Health Concern
If you follow the news, you’ll be aware that Chinese companies have been exporting asbestos products to Australia. But did you know that they’re not alone? There’s a long list of countries exporting products with asbestos to Australia. They include: The…