by getprokleen | Oct 30, 2023 | Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was once widely used in construction materials due to its excellent insulating properties and resistance to fire, heat, and chemicals. While asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are no longer commonly used in...
by getprokleen | Sep 27, 2023 | Asbestos
Building materials containing asbestos (a mineral found to cause cancer) were commonly used in homes and commercial properties before the late 1980s. Asbestos is commonly found in insulation. Asbestos may also be found in ceilings, roofs, flooring, coatings, and other...
by getprokleen | May 24, 2023 | Asbestos
New homes are no longer built using insulation that contains asbestos. However, before the 1980s homes using blanket, block, loose-fill, or spray-on insulation may contain this naturally occurring fibrous mineral. Undisturbed asbestos has not been proven to pose...
by getprokleen | May 25, 2022 | Asbestos
If structures containing asbestos are damaged or disturbed, asbestos dust and fibers can be released into the air and endanger the lives of those who come into contact with these materials. Therefore, proper asbestos testing procedures are critical if you are planning...
by getprokleen | Oct 31, 2021 | Asbestos
Asbestos is the term used to describe the material created with fibers from these naturally occurring minerals: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite. These flexible fibers in asbestos are resistant to heat, electricity, and...
by getprokleen | Sep 29, 2021 | Asbestos
If your home was built before 1990 and you haven’t remodeled it, you may still have materials in your home that contain asbestos. One of the most common home features known to contain asbestos is popcorn ceiling. These are also commonly called stucco ceilings, cottage...
