The dangers of removing Asbestos yourself 2016 A dangerous legacy of the past, asbestos still remains a threat in many Australian homes. Australia’s housing industry boomed, and from the 1940s up until the late 1980s asbestos products were used in hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings around the country. So, if your home was built before 1990, it is likely to contain asbestos of some sort. When planning to renovate or if you suspect asbestos in your home, there are dangers in removing asbestos yourself. Asbestos products became popular because they were cost-effective, fire-resistant, strong and durable, and made … Continue reading The dangers of removing Asbestos yourself 2016