As beautiful as our country is, we do have a long list of air pollutants. We’ve included some of the most common ones below.
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We can’t speak for all insurance companies, but if you’re asking that question of home insurance policy providers, the answer tends to be no.
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If you’re curious about just how many everyday materials and products containing asbestos may be present in the average residential or commercial structure, let’s explore this A-Z guide below.
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If you’re about to undertake home renovations and are unsure if asbestos-containing black mastic is something you might encounter, read on.
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We might be a nation of DIYers, but that doesn’t mean we have the skills necessary to carry out an entire house demolition. Put your toolbelt aside and let the experts do the hard work.
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Unlike the asbestos you find manufactured into building materials like cladding and vinyl, loose fill asbestos is a loose form of the natural material used as asbestos insulation.
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There’s simply no way to know with absolute accuracy if something does or doesn’t contain asbestos just by looking at it.
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Education is the key to safety with the removal, transport, and disposal of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials.
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Failure to comply with the healthy homes standards could put landlords on the wrong side of the law. So, what are they all about, and are your rental homes up to scratch?
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There’s actually a long list of products and places where asbestos can be present, and one such place is your local swimming pool – or even the one in your own backyard.
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With New Zealand’s aging housing stock, refurbishments and demolitions are happening all the time. The problem is, there can often be a lot more involved in the process.
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When the time comes to carry out electrical work on your next pre-2000s house project, make sure you’re as prepared as possible.
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There is a lot to think about when carrying out DIY tasks, like using the correct personal protective equipment and ensuring you’re working within regulations.
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Did you know there can be quite a lot involved in choosing the right subcontractors for the jobs you require? If you need a helping hand to know what to consider first, the following information may be of use.
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Here’s what plumbers need to know about working near or with asbestos-containing materials in New Zealand.
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You may be wondering if you’ve ever accidentally been exposed to it before. If so, is one-time exposure to asbestos cancer-causing, or does it take more than one?
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A building consent is required so that your building alterations comply with the current regulations and building code and don’t endanger the health and safety of others.
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Recent research has suggested that in its natural form, asbestos could function as a carbon sink that can help us solve our carbon dioxide emission problems.
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If you’re a painter looking to carry out work in an asbestos-containing area, there are some tips contained within this piece that could help keep you as safe as possible.
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Like asbestos, erionite is a naturally occurring mineral that’s produced in silica-rich volcanic eruptions. When it’s dissolved by water, it crystallises as zeolites in sedimentary rocks.
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