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Building the Future: Exploring Asbestos-Free Alternatives for Safe Construction
In the dynamic landscape of construction and renovation, ensuring the safety of both workers and occupants is paramount. Asbestos, a once...
Jaypee Padilla
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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The Environmental Impact of Asbestos: Disposal and Cleanup
Asbestos, a notorious building material of the past, is not just a threat to human health but also poses significant environmental...
Jaypee Padilla
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Asbestos Removal - A Necessity, Not a Luxury
In the world of home improvement and renovation, we often focus on aesthetics and modern comforts, but there is one essential task that...
Jaypee Padilla
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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Asbestos Trainee Checklists
We're starting a new series of checklists that is all about Asbestos. This is helpful for apprentices or anyone just looking to for easy...
handyfirst01
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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How to find the right builder for you
When selecting the right builder, there are several factors to consider. It is important to determine the type of building project in...
handyfirst01
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Precautionary steps in an Asbestos Check
Asbestos Safety can be overwhelming, so here is a list that may help you get started: Brick, weatherboard, fibro, and clad homes and...
handyfirst01
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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Facilities that accept household Asbestos
This blog provides a list of waste facilities in NSW that accept household asbestos from the public, sorted by region. However, it is...
handyfirst01
Mar 17, 20234 min read
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Dealing with household Asbestos
Most asbestos containing materials in your home are safe if they're in good condition and unlikely to be damaged or disturbed. However,...
handyfirst01
Mar 17, 20233 min read
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Can I remove non-friable asbestos by myself?
It is legal to remove some non-friable asbestos yourself, but we strongly recommend it is removed by a licensed removalist as there is no...
handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20233 min read
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Is it expensive to remove asbestos?
Removing asbestos can be costly, but it is worth it to remove the risks of asbestos in your home or workplace. Photo: Andrea Piacquadio...
handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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STEPS FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL
Step 1: Planning Planning starts by finding out where asbestos is on your property. Have a licensed asbestos assessor inspect your...
handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20235 min read
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Engineered Stone is being called as "new asbestos"
Despite being widely used in kitchen renovations across the country, a type of kitchen countertop has earned the moniker "new asbestos"...
handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Where Can Asbestos Hazards Be Found In The Home?
Some roofing and siding shingles are made of asbestos cement. Textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints....
handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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How to manage asbestos materials at home
Asbestos-containing materials should be removed if possible. However, sealed asbestos that’s in good condition is likely to be low risk....
handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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Is it Asbestos?
Asbestos was used in over 3000 building products before it was banned in Australia. You can’t tell if a material contains asbestos just...
handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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