You probably already know that asbestos can lead to health problems, but how do you know if it's lurking in the tiles in your ...

Asbestos, a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral, was a common element in construction materials due to its resilient, durable nature—until the 1980s, anyway, when it was banned due to the ...

NORWALK — Beginning this summer, Roton Middle School will undergo a two-year renovation to remove asbestos flooring. The plan was first approved by the Board of Education during its Jan. 18 meeting ...

The construction industry began using asbestos in the early 20th century because of its heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. However, as health risks associated with asbestos came ...

Plus, what is causing a home’s exterior paint job to blister? Send you home improvement questions to [email protected]. Q. I live in an old 1800s home and had the floors tested for asbestos. The ...

*Billed as $4 plus GST every four weeks. Offer only available to new and qualified returning subscribers. Cancel any time. Question: Our house was built in 1984 in Charleswood. The laundry room has ...

My coop building is planning a renovation of the lobby and first floor which currently have asbestos-containing tile. Some people want to rip out the floors & replace them with stone, which means we ...

The asbestos had remained harmlessly compressed into the tile lining ASU's Memorial Union basement floor for decades. But, in one day in August 2006, workers ripped out more than 5,000 square feet of ...

The Winooski Police Department building is in disrepair, with issues including black mold and asbestos. Proposed upgrades ...