Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used for centuries due to its unique properties. Its use dates back to ancient times, where it was used for its fire-resistant properties and durability.  However, it was during the industrial revolution in the 19th century that asbestos became widely popular.  During this time, asbestos was extensively […]

Asbestos seam tape resembles white medical tape. This can be found on the exterior of duct work at the joints, duct boots and where the return pad meets the joints. On occasion it may be covered with foil or duct tape by others to cover up the asbestos. If this tape is found it can […]

When the conversation of asbestos floor tile arises, it is usually associated only with 9″ x 9″.  In addition to 9″ squares, several manufacturers also produced 12″ x 12″ that contained asbestos.  Either of these tiles installed before 1980 should be presumed to contain asbestos.  In addition to the tile itself, you should also be […]

Asbestos Abatement or Asbestos Encapsulation? These two terms are thrown around the asbestos industry daily but may not mean much to the average consumer. Asbestos Abatement is another term for Asbestos Removal. It is exactly as it sounds: the asbestos is removed from the building component, etc. The advantage of asbestos removal is that you […]

Asbestos In School Most of Wisconsin’s schools still contain asbestos building material. Here are our top ten asbestos materials we remove from schools. We service several hundred schools each year throughout Wisconsin and Iowa. Call today with your asbestos or asbestos encapsulation needs. We look forward to impressing you.

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 […]

Is this Asbestos? A visual inspection of your home is usually insufficient 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 approved analysis methods. The National Institute for Standards and Technology maintains web […]