When Is an Asbestos Survey Required?
Find out when an asbestos survey is needed for demolition or renovation. Ensure safety and compliance. Contact Alpha Environmental for expert services today!
How To Tell If Your Popcorn Ceiling Has Asbestos
Key Takeaways Today, most people are aware of the potential risks of asbestos. Asbestos is a toxic substance that can be harmful to the lungs and lead to lasting health conditions. However, it took a while for experts to collectively understand the risks and cease use in construction. As a result, a variety of materials […]
How Much Does it Cost to Remove Asbestos?
If you’ve heard any of those late-night mesothelioma commercials, you’re likely already aware of the health hazards that asbestos poses. Asbestos is a hazardous material commonly found in older homes and is a health concern that shouldn’t be brushed off. As a homeowner, you might be wondering if you have asbestos and asking yourself, “How […]
Safe & Effective Asbestos Abatement: A Guide
If you grew up watching TV before streaming was a thing, anytime in the 2000s, you’ve likely seen a commercial about asbestos exposure. And if you ever caught one of those commercials, you may have asked yourself, “What is asbestos?” and “What is asbestos abatement?” Asbestos was once a common building material due to its […]
What You Should Know About Asbestos in Drywall
Did you know that it was common to use asbestos in drywall and other applications throughout the 20th century? That is until they were banned in 1977. But what is asbestos, and why is using this material banned? Asbestos is a naturally occurring carcinogenic material that was widely used in construction materials in the 1930s […]
Residential Guide To Indoor Air Quality
According to various studies, people in North America and Europe spend 90% of their time indoors. This makes sense as indoors is usually the place where we are most protected from weather and other dangers. However, we’re subject to health concerns involved with indoor air pollution. A lot of contaminants can get into the air […]
Where Can I Bring My Asbestos Sample?
Because of these dangerous side effects, asbestos has been banned in many countries around the globe–but not in the US. If you are a homeowner and you’ve never performed asbestos testing in your home, now is the time to give it a shot. One option is to call in professionals for asbestos testing. Another is […]
What You Need to Know About Asbestos in Tiles
Asbestos Tile in Portland Homes and Businesses You may have heard that asbestos is common in old homes, but do you know which building materials are the culprits? A naturally occurring mineral, asbestos is made up of millions of tiny fibers that brought both benefits and risks to building products. In fact, it was one […]
What Exactly is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. Asbestos fibers’ resistance to heat, electricity, and corrosion made it a popular construction material for insulation and strengthening cloth, paper, cement, plastic, and other materials. Types of Asbestos The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) classifies asbestos into 2 categories: Amphibole: Fibers are straight and jagged. Amphibole asbestos […]
What You Need to Know About Asbestos in Insulation
The typical U.S. homeowner spent $117.46 per month on their energy bills in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). You may be aware of how much you’re spending on energy, but do you know where most of that money goes? Heating and cooling costs amount to 42% of the typical U.S. energy […]
