March 2020

25
Mar

What Is Asbestos?

Sounds dangerous, right? But what exactly is it? Unless you’ve been affected by this hazardous material — or you know someone who has — it’s probably not something you think about every day. Asbestos is found in rocks and soil. These mineral fibers have worked well for manufacturers for many reasons. For starters, they’re flexible and resistant to heat, chemicals,

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25
Mar

Asbestos Exposure in the Home: Risk, Removal, and Remodeling

Many people are alarmed to learn that their house may contain asbestos. Asbestos exposure has been linked to lung cancer and mesothelioma – particularly in construction workers and manufacturers, who were frequently exposed to it on the job. Most Americans will spend at least one-third of their time every day inside their home – that is a lot of time

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25
Mar

Asbestos Abatement and Removal

Central Oregon Asbestos and Abatement offers asbestos removal and asbestos cleanup in Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Sisters, Madras, Prineville, Terrebonne and throughout the state of Oregon. Established in 2006, Central Oregon Asbestos and Abatement is headquartered in Bend, Oregon. Special measures must be taken to ensure safe asbestos removal when abatement is needed. Central Oregon Disaster Restoration has experience in asbestos removal and has completed projects

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25
Mar

5 Things You Need to Know About Asbestos

Even though you may not always see it, asbestos still exists in many old houses and buildings. It is important to be knowledgeable and take proper precautions against this deadly toxin. Read on for five important facts you need to know about asbestos.   1.     Many products still legally contain asbestos. These products are mostly used in the construction industry and

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