Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks and soil. Its strong fibers, resistance to heat, and anti-corrosive properties are why it was used for various building materials, but its ...

THERE are plenty of videos on the internet of lucky people pulling back their grubby old carpets to reveal jaw-dropping parquet or tiles underneath. If you've got carpets that are more dated than ...

For many years, asbestos was commonly used in materials such as fire-retardant insulation, floor tiles, plasters, ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, and soundproofing. Health issues have been raised by ...

Anyone whose home was built or renovated between 1950 and 1999 has been issued a warning over a possible hidden danger lurking in their property. According to property experts, asbestos was widely ...

It can be found in products or materials like flooring, wall coverings and guttering. The number of homeowners removing asbestos surged by 21% last year, with more than 22,000 jobs completed in 2024.

U-Haul Fined $231,000 for Knowingly Exposing Workers to Asbestos.