Due to its favourable physical qualities, asbestos was widely used in construction during most of the 20th century. Before its adverse effects on health became widely known, this naturally occurring mineral had multiple purposes. It was often mixed with other materials (e.g., cement) to improve their fire- and heat-resistant qualities. You might be...
Stale air and unpleasant smells negatively affect our health and ability to focus and having such an environment in the office can be quite detrimental to productivity. To stay efficient and focused, your working area needs to be clean, pleasant, and have a steady supply of fresh air (and coffee). Many spend 40 hours at work every week and are...
Not all asbestos-containing materials are dangerous, but ones that are can create serious health problems. It is therefore essential to know if materials in your home contain asbestos and if they do, how to remove them in the safest way possible. The only certain way to find out if your Toronto home has asbestos is to get asbestos testing. Asbestos...
Opting to hire an asbestos abatement specialist instead of conducting asbestos testing yourself is the wisest and safest decision to identify if there are any traces of this hazardous material in your home. Asbestos exposure is known to cause very severe lung diseases, so there is not a thing called too much caution when handling potential...
After months of remote working regime, many businesses are now ready to reopen and finally continue working as usual. While some business owners are reluctant to reopen, fearing that the current signs of progress are ephemeral, others are eager to go back to the office and team up with their employees. Either way, having a proper reopening plan is...
Older homes in the Toronto area are likely to contain vinyl or sheet vinyl flooring. This type of flooring, widely popularized in the 1900s, was often manufactured with asbestos materials. We all know today that exposure to asbestos can cause cancer and other serious lung diseases. Still, most Toronto homeowners are not aware of all the places this...
Purchasing a home is a significant financial investment for anyone. Before finalizing your choice and closing on any deal, Inch by Inch Inspections highly recommends hiring a professional home service company to perform a comprehensive inspection of the home, including the structural integrity, home insulation status and indoor air quality. When...
If you’re not a DIY enthusiast, it’s likely that you don’t know much about the materials that go into the structure of your property — you simply trust that they are safe. But there’s a hidden danger lurking inside many older homes: asbestos. Asbestos testing in Burlington looks for the visual and airborne presence of...
Pollution is an inescapable part of modern life, but it’s generally something we associate with factory smoke and gridlocked highways. However, our risk of illness and disease is disproportionately affected by the last thing most expect: how much time we spend indoors. Air quality testing in Toronto with Inch by Inch is a safe and effective...
If you’ve found mold in your home, you want to have it removed as soon as possible! Mold remediation in Toronto with Inch by Inch is the best way to remove mold safely and efficiently. Mold can quickly grow from a small patch to a large and dangerous infestation during periods of high rain, snow, or humidity. Mold removal in Toronto is the...
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