Construction waste makes up one-third of the total refuse nationwide in North America. Such a statistic makes it clear it is important to make better use of debris and existing building materials to make substantial changes. Such waste poses a great danger to the environment. For this reason, construction industries need to find suitable methods to…
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With all of the uncertainty and anxiety you may be experiencing during coronavirus, staying on top of your housework can give you some sense of control and normalcy. If you’re in self-quarantine at home with other people, sharing the housework will make it more manageable, help keep your home clean, and reduce your chances of…
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Before the dangers of asbestos were common knowledge, it was widely used as a building material in residential and commercial buildings. Even though the health risks of asbestos fibers are now known, many structures built with the material still stand. Asbestos is made of microscopic fibers that cannot be seen by the naked eye. In…
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When most people think of sustainable housing, they think about the innovative new builds they see in Architectural Digest or a contemporary edifice with vines and runners adorning it. But the most sustainable option isn’t always building from scratch – sometimes, the greenest thing to do is to work with what’s already there. Sustainable housing is…
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The most common way for asbestos fibers to enter the body is through breathing. In fact, asbestos containing material is not generally considered to be harmful unless it is releasing dust or fibers into the air where they can be inhaled or ingested. Many of the fibers will become trapped in the mucous membranes of…
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There’s a reason why fire drills are usually mandatory in schools and other public buildings and although statistics have shown that they are seldom adhered to in the case of actual fire emergencies, it is still very pertinent that they are learned, taught and applied, as this could prevent injuries and possible fatalities. Fire safety…
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“Don’t stand too close to fire, else you might get burned”, they say— but the thing is, we hardly go out of our way to search for the flames, they usually come to us, unfortunately. It’s not like every house fire was started by some pyromaniac, so how do we avoid these highly catastrophic and…
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As kids, we always likened demolition companies to corporate grim reapers who came to tear down our favorite playgrounds with their monstrous trucks and bulldozers. But be rest assured that if you see the ADNA Contracting team in your neighborhood, we’re just there to make it safer and more appealing to everyone. Truth is, unfortunately…
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Mold can grow anywhere: on carpet, clothing, food, paper, and even in places you can’t see, such as the backside of drywall, areas inside walls around leaking or condensing pipes, and above ceiling tiles.
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