When it comes to safeguarding your home or business from potentially harmful substances like vermiculite, you want the experts by your side. At Banner Environmental Services, we understand the importance of thorough and safe vermiculite removal. Let’s delve into a recent vermiculite removal project in Bourne, MA, where our commitment to excellence shone through. The […]
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Safeguarding Health: How Banner Environmental Services Tackled Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite in Lowell, MA
Banner Environmental Services was recently entrusted with the critical task of removing asbestos-contaminated vermiculite in a Lowell, MA residence. Asbestos poses significant health risks, and the safe management of such hazardous materials requires the expertise and experience that Banner Environmental Services brings to the table. What Is Vermiculite? Vermiculite, a naturally occurring mineral, is widely […]
Fall River Mill Conversion to a New Self-Storage Facility
Banner Environmental Services was hired to assist with the conversion of a mill in Fall River, Massachusetts into a new self-storage facility. The project involved a significant amount of debris removal and demolition, as well as asbestos abatement. Interior Debris Clean-up, Selective Demolition, and Waste Removal Before the conversion could begin, the space needed to […]
How To Tell If Insulation Is Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in construction materials, including insulation, due to its heat-resistant properties. Asbestos may be effective for insulation, but because it is linked to serious health problems, such as lung cancer and mesothelioma, it’s vitally important to know if your insulation contains asbestos, and to take the […]
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 […]
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 […]