asbestos

Why Asbestos Abatement Matters

Asbestos is a very good fire-stopper. It was used in construction materials for that reason. In the older housing stock common in Eastern Massachusetts, there is frequently asbestos someplace. Over the years, previous homeowners may have already removed it. Your home inspector will look for it before you purchase (if you insist on having that

By Rona|2022-08-29T11:46:22-04:00August 31st, 2022|Categories: Health and safety, Problems and repair|Tags: asbestos, insulation, Lanier Law Form, shingles, tile|

Asbestos-covered boilers

Merry Christmas to Frosty and his twin. Old asbestos-covered boilers are nicknamed "Snowmen" here in New England. These boilers were installed in local houses until the early 1960s. Many have been around so long that they used to burn coal and were later adapted to burn oil or gas. Over the years, I see fewer