Why Is Mold Dangerous to Public Health?

Old Building Needing Rehabilitation

Humans breathe in mold every day in minute amounts. Mold spores are much more prevalent in damp and dark places where mold is fruitful and multiplies when left undisturbed.  We’ll explain why mold is dangerous to public health and why remediation must happen before human occupation, either with an old commercial building or a business […]

How We Handle Asbestos Removal in Cincinnati

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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

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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 […]

Bat Guano Clean-Up FAQs

Bat Guano on an Old Building’s Wooden Structure

Environmental Demolition Group handles every kind of select demolition your company requires, from lead abatement and asbestos removal to mold remediation and PCB remediation. Today’s blog focuses on answering frequently asked questions about bat guano clean-up. What is bat guano? Bat guano is another term for bat droppings. What does bat guano look like? They […]

Lead Abatement FAQs

Lead Hazard Sign

What is lead abatement? Lead abatement occurs when someone needs to permanently remove lead from a site, building, or property. Why is lead abatement necessary? This process is required for the safety of workers, customers, and the public who spend time in the building because lead is a public health hazard. What are the health […]

Mold Remediation FAQs

Water damage and mold in a room

Environmental Demolition Group specializes in select demolition services, including removing or remediating mold from properties. In today’s blog, we answer several mold remediation FAQs. What is mold remediation? This is a process that removes mold from an indoor environment with the goal of returning mold to natural levels. Once the mold is removed, companies clean […]

Asbestos FAQs

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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 Mold in Your Building

Mold remediation crew looking over a building

Sometimes mold growth can occur at construction or select demolition sites. This is often due to issues like poor site drainage, water buildup, product and procedural issues, or design flaws and defects that allow moisture to enter a building and affect the construction materials.  Mold remediation for construction projects should only be handled by experienced […]