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 ...

Asbestos siding holds a notorious place in construction, embodying a once-popular choice that has now become a source of concern for homeowners. Asbestos found extensive use in various building ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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Removing asbestos from the roof was particularly difficult. “It was a very painful process,” said Ian. Before removal work ...

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Unsafe concrete and asbestos has been found in Abingdon Guildhall's roof - which is likely to keep the town cinema shut indefinitely. Abbey Cinema is run from the Abbey Hall, part of the Guildhall ...