Why Removing Asbestos Insulation Is Crucial For Your Home’s Safety.
As a homeowner, your primary concern is the safety and well-being of your family. Yet, hidden dangers can sometimes lurk within the very walls of your home. One of the most serious of these dangers is asbestos insulation. Once a popular building material due to its fire-resistant properties, asbestos is now known to pose significant […]
DIY vs. Professional Asbestos Removal: What’s the Safer Choice?
The naturally occurring mineral known as asbestos is, today, a notorious carcinogen; inhalation of the substance can heighten a person’s risk of developing potentially fatal health conditions. It’s no wonder, then, that both commercial and residential asbestos removalists are in high demand. A Quick History of Asbestos In New Zealand With unprocessed asbestos first being […]
Hazmat 101: Understanding Hazardous Materials
The term ‘hazmat’ is short for ‘hazardous materials’. At your home or workplace, you might regularly handle such materials, and know how to do so without putting your health or anyone else’s at risk. However, at times you could still need help with hazmat management. At residential and commercial sites across Auckland, we can reduce, […]
Understanding the Asbestos Ban in NZ: History and Rationale
With the help of the asbestos removalists at the Reliable Contracting Group, better understand the nature of the asbestos ban in NZ through this article. What is asbestos? The term ‘asbestos’ describes naturally-occurring rock-forming minerals. These minerals are fibrous, and because there are six common types of asbestos, these fibrous materials each have unique characteristics […]
When Was Asbestos Finally Banned In New Zealand?
Here at RCG, we provide safe and efficient services for removing asbestos from the premises. As members of Site Safe, Pacifica Trust, and other regulatory bodies, you can count on us for licensed asbestos removals in the Auckland area. Asbestos is a term that both homeowners and business owners should be aware of. In fact, […]
How Can I Tell If My Ceiling Or Popcorn Ceiling Has Asbestos?
We all know what a health hazard asbestos can be. Asbestos fibres, which can be found in certain types of ceiling, are known to cause a range of serious lung conditions, which is why it’s important to know whether you have asbestos in your ceiling. But how can you tell, and what should you do […]
Asbestos Removal Costs: What to Expect and How to Budget
If you think there might be asbestos in your home or workplace, it’s understandable to be worried. This mineral, although naturally occurring, is now known to be dangerous. Despite this, it was frequently used in buildings until the 1980s due to its strength and flexibility. Over time, increasing restrictions have been placed on asbestos usage […]
Asbestos Testing for Popcorn Ceilings: How to Confirm Asbestos Presence
The presence of asbestos can be detrimental to not only the health of you and all individuals that come and go within the building, but it can also damage the structural integrity of the property itself. If your property has popcorn ceilings, you might want to consider testing for asbestos. Rest assured that at Reliable […]
The Asbestos Removal Process: Step-by-Step Guide to a Safe Home
Asbestos can linger in a home for a long time, and only when inadvertently disturbed, pose serious health risks to the inhabitants. Your breathing can be greatly affected, and you could even experience asbestosis. Needless to say, it’s important to embark on a thorough asbestos removal process if you even suspect the presence of this […]
Asbestos in Homes: How to Identify and Manage Asbestos-Containing Materials
Over time, the New Zealand government has placed more and more restrictions on the use of asbestos in construction projects. For example, the country banned raw asbestos in 1984 and ceased production of asbestos building materials in 1987. Nonetheless, it was not until 2016 that New Zealand largely stopped importing asbestos products and materials. This […]
