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Asbestos, explained clearly

Practical guides to asbestos, asbestos samples, renovation, materials and laboratory results.

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expert articles about asbestos and asbestos analysis

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Suspected asbestos during renovation: what should you do next?

Found a suspicious material during renovation? Follow a calm process from stopping work to sample analysis and deciding how to continue.

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  • Sampling and shipping
  • Analysis, results and pricing
  • Materials, renovation and safety

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Different perspectives on asbestos

Choose the topic that matches your renovation, sample or question.

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material layers in an asbestos sample

Tile, mortar and adhesive: what belongs in one asbestos sample?

Tile, mortar and adhesive are sent in the same sample bag. Learn why the complete assembly matters and when a separate sample is needed.

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labelling an asbestos sample

How should an asbestos sample bag be labelled?

Label an asbestos sample with the material and exact location. See clear examples that keep each result connected to the right place.

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asbestos analysis renovation schedule

How to fit asbestos analysis into a renovation schedule

Plan asbestos sampling before demolition. Fit ordering, delivery and results into the renovation schedule without unnecessary delays.

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older home asbestos checklist

An asbestos checklist for buyers of older homes

Buying an older home and planning renovations? Check reports, materials, renovation history and sampling needs before demolition.

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asbestos in housing-company renovation

Suspected asbestos in a housing-company renovation: keep the information clear

In a housing-company project, every asbestos result must match the right apartment, room and material. Use this practical information checklist.

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when to repeat asbestos sampling

When should an asbestos sample be taken again?

A new asbestos sample may be useful when material, location or representativeness is unclear. See five practical situations.

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