This type of insulation was then used for insulating walls, floors, pipes, ductwork, and beams. In the early 1970s, researchers discovered that asbestos-containing materials adversely affected ...

A pipe in a communal waste stack burst into a leasehold flat, but it took a month for the council to address it, forcing the leaseholder to move out, they have told the Guardian newspaper.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined a Chicopee-based company for violations during renovations at a multi-family residence in Springfield.

A grieving widow is appealing for the memories of anyone who worked at Rugeley B Power Station during the 1960s and 1970s.

Demand for asbestos removal services jumped 21% in 2024, Checkatrade says - what's behind the rise, and what should homeowners look out for?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance composed of fibrous silicate minerals that are resilient to heat and corrosion, making it ideal for pipe wrapping, shingles, floor tiles, protective ...

However, the company reported it suspected areas containing asbestos, including plumbing pipe insulation, the boiler, and 9x9 floor tiles. In the report, Bashears noted several stickers on items that ...

THERE are plenty of videos on the internet of lucky people pulling back their grubby old carpets to reveal jaw-dropping ...

asbestos siding, and pipe insulation. Redevelopment therefore requires proper handling, removal or remediation, and disposal by qualified professionals. The California Department of Toxic ...