Posted on Friday, February 21, 2020 by Kaine Moar
Electrical heating systems are being implemented by many Canadians, and people all over the world. People want to become more “green” and reduce their carbon footprint. In most cases, homes have a furnace or boiler using fossil fuels to produce heat.
Read More...
Comments Off on Electrifying Your Home ?
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2016 by Tara Valley
1. Asbestos includes a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals and Canada was one of the largest exporters of it. The last two production mines, both in Quebec, were shut down in 2011.
Read More...
Comments Off on 11 Fast Facts about Asbestos for Real Estate Professionals
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 by Tara Valley
Having won his battle against cancer, a survivor is nonetheless losing his fight with the Halifax Metro Housing Authority – and a litany of complaints that include asbestos, poor indoor air quality and rampant mildew.
Read More...
Comments Off on Moving Out Because of Asbestos, Mildew
Posted on Friday, December 7, 2012 by Tara Valley
In the last blog post, I talked about the widespread use of asbestos in multiple areas of both residential and industrial construction and how bulk sampling helps us to determine what to do about it in individual situations.
Read More...
Comments Off on Asbestos Bulk Sampling, Part Two
Posted on Friday, November 23, 2012 by Tara Valley
About a century ago, asbestos came into widespread use as a construction material for both residential and industrial buildings. Fire and moisture resistant and nearly indestructible, it’s not hard to see why it was once seen as a ‘miracle’ material.
Read More...
Comments Off on Asbestos: Bulk Sampling
Posted on Monday, September 3, 2012 by Tara Valley
The prevalence of asbestos in domestic and non-domestic properties is a cause for concern for many property owners, especially when the property is more than 30 years old. Yet, a lot of building owners are completely oblivious to the presence of asbestos; with it often only being accidentally discovered during a renovation project.
Read More...
Comments Off on Asbestos Removal: Key factors to keep in mind
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2012 by Tara Valley
Summer time is holiday time for so many Canadians and our beautiful country is full of iconic travel destinations. Many of them across the country feature hotels and accommodations that match the natural landscape in their gorgeous facilities.
Read More...
Comments Off on Landmark Hotel Closed for Asbestos & Lead Paint Removal
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011 by Tara Valley
It’s hard to believe now, but at one time asbestos was seen as a kind of “miracle” substance that changed the construction business in North America.
After some experimentation with various materials, asbestos was mixed with cement by the early 20th century.
Read More...
Comments Off on Is There Asbestos in Your Siding?
Posted on Friday, May 6, 2011 by Tara Valley
Contrary to what many businesses believe, it may actually “pay to go green.”
A recent poll conducted by TD Bank revealed that consumers believe green or environmentally friendly buildings have at least some positive impact on their communities.
Read More...
Comments Off on Survey: “Green” buildings impact the environment, “green” businesses care more about communities
Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 by Tara Valley
Recent studies across several provinces have shown an increase in mesothelioma symptoms, a serious lung cancer that is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers.
These studies are on workers in British Columbia, however workers are affected across the country in a multitude of occupations.
Read More...
Comments Off on New Studies Show Canadians Affected By Asbestos Increasing