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Where can asbestos typically be found in a building - Houses

The Compliance Trap: Managing Mold on Textured Ceilings Under Awaab’s Law

Finding black mould in your home triggers an immediate instinct: get rid of it.  Mould is aftrerall dangerous, unsightly, and bad for our respiratory health. However, in millions of older homes, the ceiling itself poses a far greater risk than the mold growing on it. If you live in a property built before the year 2000 (and especially before 1985), scrubbing that patch of damp, black mould on your textured ceiling could release deadly fibres into the air. This is the "silent

Asbestos testing vs. surveys: Know the difference. Understand bulk sampling, Management, and Pre-Refurbishment/Demolition Surveys (HSG 264) to ensure safety and meet legal requirements.

Asbestos: The word itself can trigger worry for homeowners. For decades, this mineral was a popular building material.

Degrading asbestos cement releases fibres that can be carried into gutters. Blocked gutters can then deposit these fibres onto building surf

Repair, cover, or remove your artex ceiling (stipple/broken leather patterns). Crucially: TEST FOR ASBESTOS FIRST (pre-1990s).

Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems if it is not managed properly. Care homes, in particular, need to...

Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems if it is not managed correctly. In the UK, there are strict...