We mentioned asbestos-laced talc above. Asbestos-laced vermiculite, an asbestos insulation substitute, is another example. For decades, the W.R. Grace Company shipped asbestos-laced vermiculite all ...

“Deputy sheriffs are highly aware of the hazardous conditions they are facing in these fire zones, including asbestos, lead and other harmful materials in the air they are breathing, and it hasn ...

(Danny Arsenault/ CBC) Memorial University's campus renewal fee was designed to pay for the institution's most pressing deferred maintenance projects like its asbestos-riddled tunnel system and mould.

Now the Bride, an enigmatic and ethereal character seen in the Haunted Mansion's attic, is the "newest" debut at the world-famous phantom-filled favorite. Of course, the veiled figure isn't new to ...

If you want to protect your home and improve indoor air quality, all while being eco-friendly, Green Attic Insulation is for you. One of their energy efficiency experts shared how insulating your ...

Tackling the attic can feel like an overwhelming challenge, especially if you use it to stow away basically everything. Our expert organizers both say one of the best plans of attack for this unseen ...

Because many of these areas generated high levels of heat, insulation, gaskets, valves, and pipes were made with asbestos to provide fire resistance and durability. From the 1930s to the 1980s, almost ...

Asbestos was used extensively on hundreds of military bases because it’s durable, affordable, and heat resistant. These qualities made it particularly useful in insulation and construction materials ...

The history of asbestos in the UK dates back to the late 1870s when the use of the material started, mainly on ships, steam engines and in power generating plants. By early 1900s the dangers of ...