New Technology for Asbestos Prevention Worth Knowing About
Newer asbestos detection and encapsulation technology, including improved lab analysis methods and advanced encapsulant products.
Asbestos Exposure During Pregnancy: What’s Actually Known
What’s known about asbestos exposure risks during pregnancy, and practical precautions for expectant parents in older homes.
Asbestos in New Construction vs. Older Homes
Why asbestos risk is fundamentally an older-home issue tied to specific construction eras, and what materials to watch for by decade.
Asbestos Myths vs. Facts: What’s Actually True
Separate real asbestos risk from common myths — does it only affect industrial buildings, and is visible material always dangerous?
Asbestos Abatement Contractor Licensing: What Certifications Actually Mean
Understand EPA and state asbestos abatement contractor certifications, training requirements, and how to verify credentials.
How to File an Asbestos Abatement Insurance Claim
Filing an asbestos abatement claim: what to document first, when to let the adjuster inspect, what belongs in the file, and what to do if it is denied.
Asbestos Glossary: Terms You’ll See on Test Reports and Regulations
A plain-English glossary of asbestos terms — friable, PLM, TEM, abatement, and more — to help you understand reports and regulations.
How to Find a Qualified Asbestos Abatement Contractor Near You
How to find and vet a qualified, state-licensed asbestos abatement contractor in your area, including where to search and what to verify.
DIY Asbestos Testing: A Real Cost Breakdown
A realistic cost breakdown for DIY asbestos sample collection and testing, compared to hiring a professional inspector.
How Asbestos Abatement Costs Vary by Region
Understand how regional labor rates and licensed contractor availability affect asbestos abatement pricing across different areas.
How to Build Your Own Asbestos Product Comparison Chart
A step-by-step guide to building your own asbestos test kit comparison chart, covering NVLAP accreditation and turnaround time factors.
Does Asbestos Exposure Compound With Other Household Hazards?
How asbestos exposure interacts with smoking specifically, and general considerations for households with multiple older-home hazards.