THE family of a tile fitter who worked at a firm for more than 25 years have finally won a settlement following his death. Roy Morris worked as a layer for UK manufacturer Marley flooring his whole ...

Asbestos was once thought of as something of a wonder material. It increases durability, it's a good insulator, and it's fire-resistant. From the 1920s onwards, it was added to floor and ceiling tiles ...

Asbestos was a common material in the homebuilding industry in North America right up until the latter part of the 20th century. Prized for its fire resistance, lack of electrical conductivity, and ...

It’s time to catch up with some questions from readers. QUESTION: I have discovered what appears to be older asbestos vinyl floor tiles in some of my closets. The main floors appear carpeted over a ...

The construction industry began using asbestos in the early 20th century because of its heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. However, as health risks associated with asbestos came ...