Can Your Insulation Installer Recognize Asbestos?
February 15, 2010 by ACG
Filed under Ceiling, Featured, Household Asbestos, Insulation, Opinion
This is the most dangerous form of asbestos and should not be disturbed under any circumstances, unless it is being removed by a suitably qualified asbestos removalist.
Pegboard
November 11, 2009 by ACG
Filed under Featured, Household Asbestos, Miscellaneous
Pegboard is commonly used to organize tools and other items. If you have old pegboard made from particleboard or other manufactured products (not metal or hardwood), it may contain asbestos.
Vinyl Floor
October 7, 2009 by ACG
Filed under Featured, Flooring, Household Asbestos
The vinyl itself does not usually contain asbestos, but it is in the white backing material that can be seen here where the vinyl has worn through. Because the backing is flexible it is easily damaged and fibres can be released.