Prior to the 1990s around 70 percent of the vermiculite used for insulation in Canada and the United States came from the Libby mines. By itself vermiculite is not harmful. This particular mine, however, also had a natural deposit of asbestos. As a result ,much of the vermiculite mined here was believed to be contaminated […]
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Jan
Jan
When Do I Need Insulation Removal?
When is the right time for insulation removal? There are a number of factors to take into account like age, energy usage, moisture build up, etc. Here are a few important questions to help you make the right decision. Is your insulation very old? Are you suddenly paying higher heating and cooling bills? Are you […]
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Dec
Dec
Is Vermiculite Dangerous?
Vermiculite Analysis Will Determine If You Have A Problem Is vermiculite dangerous? Not by itself. It became a concern only when it was believed to have come into contact with asbestos, a cancer-causing substance. Note that not all vermiculite contains asbestos. The only way to determine if a vermiculite product (like your insulation) has been […]
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Dec
Dec
Top 10 Hiding Places For Mould
Mould Analysis Detects Invisible Problems Professional mould analysis helps determine those hidden problems that could soon spiral out of control. This toxic substance often grows in areas that are invisible and hard to reach, and before you know it, you have a massive mould infestation to deal with. Mould is everywhere, both in old homes as well […]