Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is used in many buildings and can also be found commonly in building construction materials. When materials that contain asbestos are damaged or disturbed the fibers become airborne and become dangerous. When the microscopic fibers are...
Demolition projects that involve older buildings often also involve asbestos building materials. There is no doubt that proper demolition and disposal of asbestos material costs more than just knocking down a building and carting off the debris to the nearest...
Veterans Day tomorrow and we would like to salute all of those who have served in our Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. We are safe and free because of your sacrifices. Our World War II veterans are leaving us pretty quickly nowadays, some...
Toward the end of the 19th century, builders began making widespread use of a material that had been found to have wonderful properties useful in home construction. This material absorbed sound well and was a great insulator, it had great tensile strength, and was...
To mitigate this, California has enacted certain lead paint removal requirements to prompt landlords to handle any remaining lead-based paint found in their rental properties. If you’re a tenant or property owner, here’s what you should know about lead...
Mold is a common indoor environmental hazard that can cause concern for everyone from renters and apartment landlords, to homeowners. If you own a property that someone else rents, it’s important to be aware of local apartment mold laws to protect yourself against the...
