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Customer Service For The Service Industry?
August 9th, 2016
It seems surprising to many of our customers that our technicians care. It seems that customer service is outdated. We believe strongly that every customer is very important. This includes asbestos removal customers, mold remediation customers, duct cleanings on down to a single dryer vent cleaning in a residential home. You, the customer, are paying for a service and a service is what you should expect. Time is money for both you and for us. You should expect us to be on time and if we are ... more »
Asbestos In Schools
June 17th, 2016
Asbestos In School A majority of Wisconsin’s schools still contain asbestos building material. Our top ten asbestos materials we remove from schools are. Asbestos floor tile. Asbestos mastic and asbestos flooring glue. Asbestos caulking (door, window, spacrete) Asbestos window glazing. Asbestos pipe fittings and joint insulation. Asbestos pipe insulation. Asbestos lab counter tops. Asbestos transite in lab hoods and weld booths. Asbestos duct work insulation Asbestos on boilers (caulking, burner ... more »
Asbestos 101 " Early Years"
May 11th, 2016
Asbestos 101 “Early Years” Asbestos occurs (naturally) in large deposits on all 7 continents. Archeologists have found dating back to the Stone Age Some Early uses of asbestos include: Asbestos wicks (in candles/lamps). Egyptian pharaohs wrapped in asbestos cloth (used to protect from deterioration) Clay pots (asbestos was used to strengthen them) Table cloths/napkins (asbestos fibers were woven to make a cloth like material) Romans and Greeks noted the following about asbestos: ... more »
ASbestos Containing Building Materials
May 6th, 2016
Asbestos Containing Building Materials Here is a great picture with a list of building materials that can be positive for Asbestos that was found. Even if your home was built post 1980, the presence of Asbestos containing material may pertain to you. If you do own a home that was built prior to 1980 then your chances of having asbestos likely increases. Please visit our website DirtyDuctsCleanig.com to find our contact information as well as learn more about our company and its services. ... more »
Asbestos Hazard
April 19th, 2016
Asbestos Hazard Asbestos becomes a hazard when it is airborne. If asbestos in the home becomes damaged, asbestos fibers may be released. For example, when asbestos insulation around boilers, furnaces, and pipes deteriorates, it releases asbestos dust. Ceilings containing asbestos may release fibers when they are drilled or patched. If the ceilings are in poor condition, air movement from ceiling fans and opening and closing draperies may spread asbestos dust. Asbestos Transite pipes, which have been ... more »
Is this Asbestos
April 1st, 2016
Is this Asbestos? A visual inspection of your home is usually not sufficient to determine if it contains asbestos. Instead, samples of suspected asbestos fibers should be sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) are two approved methods of analysis. The National Institute for Standards and Technology maintains web lists of laboratories certified to do TEM and PLM analysis. Although the Environmental Protection Agency ... more »
Before You Hire an Asbestos Professional
March 8th, 2016
Before You Hire an Asbestos Professional Avoid a conflict of interest. An asbestos professional hired to assess the need for asbestos repair or removal should not be connected with an asbestos firm that does the actual repair or removal of materials. It is better to use two different firms so there is no conflict of interest. Ask asbestos professionals to document their completion of federal- or state-approved training. Each person performing work should provide proof of accreditation to do asbestos ... more »
How Could You Be Exposed to Asbestos?
February 29th, 2016
How can you be exposed to asbestos? Asbestos fibers may be released into the air by the disturbance of asbestos-containing material during product use, demolition work, building or home maintenance, repair, and remodeling. In general, exposure may occur only when the asbestos-containing material is disturbed or damaged in some way to release particles and fibers into the air. If you have Asbestos Containing material in poor condition, or would just like to have it abated before it does ... more »
Zonolite Asbestos Attic Insulation Trust
February 25th, 2016
Zonolite Asbestos Attic Insulation Trust The Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust was passed Feb. 3, 2014. The Trust may provide a reimbursement contribution of 55% of the abatement cost for eligible Claimants up to a ceiling of 55% of a $7,500 removal bill (or $4,125). For example, if you spent $7,500 removing and replacing the insulation, you are potentially eligible for the maximum reimbursement of $4,125. If you spent $3,000 for abatement and re-insulation, you are potentially eligible for ... more »
Protect You Family from Asbestos-Containing Vermiculite Insulation
February 22nd, 2016
How can you tell if your insulation is made from vermiculite? Visit www.epa.gov/asbestos.com to find photos and then look at your insulation without disturbing it. Vermiculite is a pebble like, pour-in product and is usually gray-brown or silver-gold in color. If you think your home may have Asbestos-containing vermiculite and would like to have it removed. Please contact Dirty Ducts Cleaning and Environmental to set up a consultation. Or visit our website at http://www.dirtyductscleaning.com and ... more »