Asbestos, a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral, was a common element in construction materials due to its resilient, durable nature—until the 1980s, anyway, when it was banned due to the ...

Workers said they routinely removed tiles that contained asbestos and scraped off adhesive that contained friable asbestos with tenants still in the apartments. “I tore up tiles while there were ...

“Trace amounts of asbestos were detected in the mastic (adhesive for the tiles) which is currently being removed from the building.” Melli said. “Air quality sampling was performed to ensure ...

This week, adhesive under floor tiles that were being removed tested positive of the mineral. Since the discovery, virtual learning for students at Eastmont had been extended until Jan. 12.

Mastic, a high-grade construction adhesive commonly used to bond floor tiles, was found while removing flooring. It was tested March 10. The DNR said the test came back positive for 1% - 2% asbestos.

Jack Bower The asbestos was discovered in adhesive under carpeting and tiles on Sept. 10, a day after a scheduled $147,461 flooring replacement project began in the youth services department.

Goshen School Board members Monday were informed of a potential asbestos problem originating in the old floor tiles at Chamberlain Elementary School. According to Diane Woodworth, assistant ...

On Friday, state health officials confirmed with News5 asbestos was found in the store, specifically in the tile adhesive on the floor. News5 has also reached out to King Soopers several times.