Older Homes & Asbestos Testing
Health Canada's test-first advice for drywall, compound and textured ceilings in homes built before 1990, and who the asbestos rules apply to
Is plaster in an older Glebe house something to test before repairs?
Health Canada lists cement and plaster among the older materials that may contain asbestos, along with surface treatments such as paint, putty,...
Should I tell my Orleans drywall contractor the house's age before work?
Yes, and the year 1990 is the reason. Health Canada says asbestos was used in some building materials before 1990, listing surface treatments such as...
Does the size of the drywall area change the asbestos rules for crews in Ottawa?
Yes, the area of drywall being removed changes how Ontario's asbestos regulation classifies the work for a contractor's crew. O. Reg. 278/05 sets...
Should drywall compound in a pre-1990 Ottawa house be tested before sanding?
Test first. Health Canada says asbestos was used in some building materials before 1990, listing surface treatments including paint, putty, drywall,...