The Foundation of Asbestos For over 4,500 years, asbestos—known as the “magic mineral”—has been prized for its fire-resistant properties. Its origins trace back to Greece, where it was woven into fireproof textiles and named “amiantus,” meaning “resistance to fire.” Similar discoveries occurred in Finland, where asbestos was used to strengthen clay pottery. By the 1600s …
Asbestos – Busting the Myths
Myth #1 – Asbestos is banned and no longer used. Asbestos regulations in the United States have become more severe since 1991, but the mineral has not been banned all together. Today, over 3,000 consumer goods still contain asbestos. Many of these products can be found in your local hardware or home improvement store. Additionally, …
Disaster Recovery for Tornado Season
Texas averages 132 tornadoes a year. The majority of those tornadoes happen in the months of April, May, and June as cold weather meets the beginning of the summer heat. Tornados tend to take the path of least resistance through open fields, and unfortunately through buildings, houses, and highways. Natural disasters are difficult to prepare …
All About Asbestos
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion. Asbestos includes the mineral fibers chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, actinolite and any of these materials that have been chemically treated or altered. Brief History: Although the use of asbestos dates back to …