Asbestos in Old Buildings: Why It Was Used and How to Remove It
Worried about asbestos in old buildings? Learn why it was used, where it hides, and how EDG’s certified team makes removal safe and stress-free!
Where Asbestos Hides in Older Commercial Buildings
Asbestos was once a staple in commercial construction, praised for its durability, fire resistance, and insulation properties. Today, we know it poses serious health risks. When disturbed, asbestos fibers can become airborne and inhaled, leading to various cancers, including mesothelioma, lung, laryngeal, and ovarian cancer. If you manage or own a building constructed before 1980, […]
What to Expect Before, During, and After Asbestos Removal
You have picked the perfect site for your project, a beautiful older structure at the ideal location for your needs. It’s structurally sound and has vintage elements you want to incorporate into the design. Before you install a single new fixture as you renovate your historic building, you need qualified professionals with decades of experience […]
Why You Need Qualified Professionals to Remove Asbestos From Your Older Building
The EPA estimates that around 20% of all commercial or public buildings have some asbestos-containing materials in them. As a cancer-causing agent, asbestos needs to be removed from buildings before the public or employees can be allowed to be in the building. Before you install a single new fixture as you renovate your historic building, […]
How to Test for Asbestos in an Older Building
The EPA estimates that around 20% of all commercial or public buildings have some asbestos-containing materials in them. As such, when your development company needs to renovate a building constructed in the 1970s or earlier, a professional should test for asbestos as one of the first steps in the planning process. Knowing your building has […]
How We Handle Asbestos Removal in Cincinnati
Asbestos was widely used as a fire-resistant material from the 1930s to the 1970s. Old buildings in Cincinnati may contain this cancer-causing substance, commonly found in building structures, including ceilings, walls, and floors. Only asbestos abatement companies and professionals should assess, handle, remove, and dispose of materials containing this mineral. Environmental Demolition Group will show […]
Uncommon Items That May Contain Asbestos
Asbestos was widely used as a fire-resistant material from the 1930s to the 1970s. Old buildings may contain this cancer-causing substance, commonly found in insulation, ceiling tiles, roofing shingles, vinyl floors, and siding. However, some other items could contain asbestos that you might not be aware of. If you have a structure built in the […]
7 Questions to Ask a Company About Asbestos Abatement in Cincinnati Before Hiring One
Environmental Demolition Group is proud to be a part of the Greater Cincinnati community. Our main goal is to create a clean site for your commercial renovation or building project by removing hazardous waste so you can proceed with the next phase of the project. We handle projects in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, including […]
Asbestos FAQs
Environmental Demolition Group specializes in select demolition services, including removing or abating hazardous materials from sites. Asbestos removal is one of our strong points. In today’s blog, we answer several asbestos FAQs. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed mainly of silicate, with heat-resistant and fire-resistant properties. How does asbestos cause cancer? […]
Health Problems Caused by Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure compromises the primary health of your lungs when fibers go airborne and you breathe them in. Asbestos is a group of natural mineral fibers once used in everyday materials and building projects like cement, drywall, automobile brake pads, and fire-resistant textiles. Overexposure to asbestos can permanently impact health and normal respiratory function in […]