The Importance of Professional Asbestos Disposal
Did you know that asbestos can provoke severe breathing problems and cause cancer? Asbestos has been a common building material for years. They used it in everything from popcorn ceilings to wall paint. The government banned asbestos for most applications, but much of it is still around today. You tend to find it in older homes and buildings […]
Professional Asbestos Removal: How It Works
There has been a significant reduction in the use of asbestos since 1980 but asbestos still kills 12,000-15,000 people per year in the United States. A lot of old buildings and homes continue to hold asbestos, especially in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Asbestos is dangerous but untrained human eyes are usually unable to spot it, especially when […]
Select Demolition∙ Hospital Ceiling ∙Providence, RI
Banner Environmental was hired over the span of one weekend to perform select demolition on a very sensitive area in an active hospital corridor in Providence, RI. Select Demolition Steps for this Ceiling Starting on Friday, our professional demolition team carefully and strategically opened a select area of the hospital ceiling to locate, access, and […]
What Is an Asbestos Survey and Why You Need One
The EPA estimates that 20% of all public and commercial buildings in the U.S. contain some asbestos material. Of those buildings, about 65% have at least some damaged material, while almost half have significantly damaged material. Considering how harmful asbestos is to human health, conducting an asbestos survey during commercial real estate transactions, before demolition or renovation, or after […]
Church Basement Asbestos Abatement ∙ Reading, MA
Banner Environmental successfully completed a basement asbestos abatement and removal project for a church in Reading, MA. Our professional asbestos abatement team performed our five-step process in addressing asbestos at the church: Asbestos Abatement Asbestos Testing Asbestos Survey Asbestos Removal Asbestos Disposal We performed select demolition of a stage, some walls, and a drop ceiling. […]
5 Reasons To Schedule Asbestos Testing Services for Your Property
Towards the end of the 19th century, people used asbestos widely for many uses. Uses of asbestos in the house included ceilings and insulation to drywalling and roofing, especially here in New England, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island. However, usage declined as the years went on. In 2002, the last US asbestos manufacturer ceased its operations. This […]
Boston Interior Demolition | 140 Clarendon St.
140 Clarendon St. Boston, MA Contracted Banner Environmental Services to do interior demolition work on the building in various locations. The Banner Environmental Team dismantled the interior of the structure in a safe manner, while preserving the exterior portion and other areas not scheduled for demolition. 140 Clarendon St. interior demolition project included the demolition […]
What You Need to Know Before Basement Mold Remediation: Dangers, Treatments, and Costs
Did you know that mold can cause sneezing, asthma attacks, eye irritation, and rashes? One of the most common areas of the house for mold to grow is the basement. Basements are prone to leaky foundations, leaks from appliances, and having high humidity levels. Have you noticed black mold on basement walls? Do you think […]
We Partner with Schools to Provide Asbestos Remediation Services
The presence of asbestos is no walk in the park for anyone, but for schools it is an even greater burden. As with any asbestos remediation project there is a need to carefully remove the hazardous material all while protecting the surrounding environment and ensuring no asbestos fibers are released into the air. According to […]