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2020

How to Prevent Asbestos Exposure in a Water Damaged House

When a home has suffered water damage, the greatest concern of most people is cleaning up and preventing mould growth. But did you know that you should be worried about exposure to asbestos-containing materials? If you live in an old home that was built before the ban of asbestos-containing products in 2003, you should protect yourself against the harmful fibres. Where Can You Find Asbestos in the Home? Asbestos was widely used in construction before its ban.…

Hello, my name is Fran and this is my repair and restoration blog. For many years, if things were damaged and worn, I would just throw things in the trash or have things resurfaced or replaced. I was spending a lot of money buying new things for my home and having the floors, walls and furniture in my home replaced. A friend suggested that I could save money by learning how to repair and restore things myself. I decided to call in an expert who could teach me the skills I needed to do this. Now, I love to spend my weekends working on my home and my belongings.