Your home is supposed to be a safe place – so the idea that you could be surrounded by danger while sitting in your living room is a particularly unpleasant one. But if your home has vermiculite insulation, you might have a dangerous, cancer-causing substance all around you: asbestos.
Vermiculite
How do you know whether your home has vermiculite insulation? Vermiculite is a loose mineral insulation that, when heated, swells up.
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When the term "green energy" is brought up in media today, you can probably expect a discussion of solar power in some form. This is due to several factors, such as the low environmental impact of harnessing light, the relative cost efficiency of current technology, and the heavy public campaigns to spread awareness of solar power. However, the subject can appear quite complex at first glance, so here is a primer to help you get acquainted with the basics:
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We are all aware of how quickly garbage can accumulate in our homes, but landfills are overrun with mounds of garbage. The compiled garbage poses a risk to the environment in various ways, and it only seems to become worse. Thankfully measures are being taken in order to reduce the amount of trash that piles up in landfills. Here is an overview of some of the exciting steps that are being taken to reduce waste and make our earth safer:
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If your area is prone to hail damage, then you may already know about the shady sales tactics and false promises made by so-called "storm chaser" companies, but what many do not know is that this is a huge epidemic, costing homeowners untold amounts of money in repair costs each year. Storm chasers move through hail-damaged areas, usually originating from a different province, peddling quick repairs for cheap. However, these companies then are known for doing a poor job and moving on, with no warranty or promise of quality on their work.
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Although you might think that most steel buildings are made entirely of steel, this isn't the case. Metal buildings can have either a steel frame or a wooden frame, so you will need to choose between the two before investing in your building. Although you might think that a steel frame is your best choice, this generally isn't the case. These are a few reasons why you should consider opting for a wooden frame for your new steel building, regardless of what you will be using your building for.
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