If the pipe insulation is in good condition, and there is little or no chance of it being disturbed, it is probably best to leave it in place. If the pipe insulation is slightly damaged, it can usually be repaired or encapsulated using various methods. Often, there is less risk repairing the material than removing it. EPA does not regulate the removal and disposal of asbestos containing material from privately owned single family residences.

If you own and live in the single-family residence (a duplex or other multiple unit structure does not qualify), you are allowed under the Clean Air Agency regulations to remove asbestos yourself, subject to the same regulatory requirements and liability as asbestos professional.

Water forming on the pipes in your basement is a result of condensation. This happens when there is a difference between the temperature of the air surrounding the pipes and the surface of the pipe. This situation usually occurs during the hot and humid summer months when there is a lot of moisture in the air. The best solution for this problem is to insulate the water pipes.

You can call Water and Waste Water Services at 416-338-8888. For information on preventing and dealing with flooding, visit www.toronto.ca/water/sewers/index.htm.

The only certain way is to bulk sample the material. If the material is dated before 1978, there's a good chance asbestos may be present.

If the asbestos is in an unregulated structure, it is not subject to the regulations and therefore a specialist is not required to remove it (see the section below titled "Who must notify" if you are unsure about what types of structures are regulated).

No, asbestos is only a risk to health when in a poor condition or it is disturbed so that it releases fibres. Examples of poor condition would be where asbestos lagging is hanging off pipe work or where asbestos-insulating board is broken and debris is on the floor. Two main ways disturbance could occur is through maintenance work or workplace activities that repeatedly damage the material eg a trolley or a forklift truck that scrapes against asbestos-insulating board.

Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring minerals that have long been known to have useful properties such as strength, flexibility, and heat resistance. These minerals are essentially a type of stone that can be woven into fabric and used in construction materials.

No. The Flex-Hone tool is a surface finishing tool, not a material removal tool. We are reducing the rough peaks of a surfaces microstructure and typically we only remove a small amount of material.

Material that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure or by the forces expected to act upon the material in the course of the demolition or disposal. Such material includes, but is not limited to, thermal system insulation, surfacing material, sheet-vinyl flooring with paper-like backing, and cement asbestos products

Material that is not friable. This may include asbestos asphaltic roofing, vinyl asbestos tile, mastic, and caulking, depending upon their condition.

OSHA has no control over what you do in your own house. However, you need to be licensed to remove asbestos and the material has to be disposed of properly and manifested at an approved landfill. There are also health concerns if you do try and remove / disturb the asbestos product from your own house. Advanced Environmental can remove the asbestos the right way to alleviate any health concerns.

Generally, asbestos-containing materials do not have to be removed from residential property. In fact, asbestos-containing materials do not have to be removed from any residential structures unless they will be disturbed during renovations or demolition activities. As long as the asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and will not be disturbed; they do not pose a significant health risk.

If it is necessary to remove asbestos then for most work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board it will need to be carried out by an HSE licensed contractor such as Aspect. The devastating floods that affected large parts of northern England in June saw the emergency services swing into action, together with an army of insurers, loss adjusters, surveyors ? and Aspect Contracts.