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Asbestos found extensive use in various building materials, including siding shingles during the 20th century. The material was a common choice for homeowners looking for a beautiful home's exterior.

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For much of the 19th and 20th century, the mining and use of asbestos saw near-constant growth, with virtually every material used in the construction of homes, offices, ships, road networks and ...

Yes, ivy can look elegant, but it can also trap moisture, rot wood, and attract rats (really). Mold can also become a problem ...

If you suspect asbestos in any area of your home, professional testing is an important thing to consider before you gut your home. If you have Masonite siding on the exterior of your house ...

In other instances it is recommended to leave the asbestos tile where it is and install a new floor covering over it. Asbestos floor tiles are fairly common in properties of a certain age and ...

To the disappointment and dismay of those who wish it to remain a Plum Island Turnpike fixture, the Pink House’s facade was ...

Stone veneer siding provides a durable exterior with a lifespan that typically lasts between 20 to 75 years but also has the common drawback of moisture issues. Find out if it’s time for you to ...

The US has announced a ban on the only form of asbestos currently used or imported into the US, decades after most developed nations began phasing out the cancer-causing raw material. The ...

The small Canadian town of Asbestos that decided it needed a rebrand has done away with the name derived from its mining heritage. The Quebec town, home to some 7,000 people, voted for "Val-des ...