This is one of the most common questions we get asked here at Healthy Homes and Asbestos Removal Technologies, Inc. Please keep in mind that every single job is different and we do not have set pricing for any type of asbestos removal. Project costs are to be determined upon professional inspection of the situation …
Put simply, Friable and non friable are different categories of asbestos. Friable asbestos materials are easy to crush into dust like drywall, pipe insulations, and popcorn ceilings. On the other hand, non-friable asbestos materials like flooring, asbestos putty wrap, and asbestos-containing mastic, are not able to be made into dust by hand pressure. The difference …
To test for asbestos, a professional collects a small sample of material and sends it to a certified laboratory. Many older homes contain asbestos in building materials such as floor tiles, ductwork, and pipe insulation. It’s a good idea to test for asbestos prior to purchasing home or starting renovations. Call our professionals to schedule …
Was your home built before 1970? Have you had any asbestos sampling in your home? Are you remodeling or disturbing any building materials such as walls, floors, pipes, or ducts? Are you aware of the health risks of improper asbestos removal? Over 3,000 building products contain asbestos. You cannot see, taste, or smell asbestos! The …
Often people ask us what is the cost to remove Vermiculite Attic Insulation (VAI)? Our response gathers 35 years of experience and the knowledge of Dr. George. Riegel, the leading expert on asbestos exposure and lung disease. In line with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recommendations, Dr. Riegel performs vermiculite cleanup that does not involve …
It is very common for 9×9 tiles to contain asbestos. They typically contain anywhere from 1-7% asbestos, most commonly Chrysotile. Remember the ‘Rule of 9s’ that 9×9″ are 99% of the time asbestos. Asbestos is also common in 4×4″, 6×6″, and 12×12″ tiles as well as other types of linoleum and vinyl floorings. It’s rare, …
This week on Thursday May 7, the real estate market in Michigan is opening back up. The Stay at Home orders have had a huge impact on real estate, leaving many buyers and sellers on pause for several weeks now. If you are purchasing a home, make sure you plan ahead for a complete and …
When purchasing, selling, or remodeling your home, it is very important to have a professional asbestos inspection. The law requires contractors to test any suspect asbestos-containing materials (ACM) before removal. Becoming an asbestos inspector involves proper education and licensing. Click here to read more about asbestos inspection and removal. Homes built before 1970 are very …
It’s been almost three weeks since the signing of EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-21. On March 23, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order which temporarily suspended non-essential business and activity. With careful consideration of this response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Healthy Homes, Inc. and Asbestos Removal Technologies, Inc. have remained …
If you are remodeling or purchasing a home, check around for 9” x 9” floor tiles. The floor tiles come in a wide range of colors including but not limited to white, green, red, and brown. Homes built before 1970 are very likely to contain 9″ x 9″ asbestos floor tiles, which, if disturbed, can …