Posts Tagged ‘GTA’
GreenStream Environmental Asbestos Services Save the Day on Love It Or List It
Greenstream Environmental was in the media spotlight on Love It Or List It, a popular program on the W Network. On the recent episode, an older home was undergoing demolition procedures during a renovation, and asbestos was discovered in the plaster walls.
Read MorePopcorn Ceilings – the Hidden Asbestos Hazard
On top of proving hard to clean and nearly impossible to fix up or repair in the event of any damage, (in contrast with the original claims!) and giving a room a very dated look, popcorn ceilings also often contain a hidden hazard. Do you know what was commonly used to create that stippled texture until its use was banned? Asbestos!
Read MoreCape Breton housing worker fined for not warning tenants about asbestos
The Nova Scotia government has fined James Della Valle, an employee with the Cape Breton Island Housing Authority, $1,000 for failing to warn tenants about asbestos present in the Whitney Pier apartments.
Read MoreAttack of the VATs: Removing vinyl asbestos tiles
Vinyl asbestos tiles are particularly dangerous because they’re easily mishandled. If the threat they pose isn’t respected during asbestos removal, they can release deadly fibres into the air.
Read MoreHow does toxic mould affect humans?
How does toxic mould affect humans?
Read MoreCanadian homeowners and contractors ignoring asbestos risks
Canadian homeowners and contractors ignoring asbestos risks
Read MoreGreenstream Environmental Inc. Wins “Best Toronto Asbestos Removal Company of 2010” Award
Greenstream Environmental Inc. Wins “Best Toronto Asbestos Removal Company of 2010” Award
Read MoreChoosing a mould removal company
A mould removal and remediation business in Florida has been making headlines this month because their owner was arrested for fraud: faking test results and pretending to remove mould by ripping out flooring and walls without actually doing anything at all other than damaging people’s homes. He left his customers with intentionally confusing laboratory reports…
Read MoreScientists find surprising link between asthma and mould
Scientists find surprising link between asthma and mould
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