When considering home improvements or purchases, asbestos often comes up in conversation, especially with older homes. The primary concern of asbestos is its health effects. Inhalation of asbestos dust or materials can result in severe and life-threatening conditions. An asbestos contractor, like from Nielsen Environmental, will want to check several areas of your home before […]

If you currently live in a home that was built before 1980, there is a strong chance that an asbestos contractor will find asbestos during an inspection. Many materials used in building homes prior to 1980 contained asbestos due to its fire-resistant and insulating properties. Asbestos has been used in wall and ceiling plasters, tiles,