Magnus Construction Services offers quality you can feel! They offer you the best specialists, from demolition to complete renovations. With over 13 years of experience serving Saskatoon and the surrounding area, you can trust Magnus for your residential or commercial projects, including Saskatoon spray foam, insulation, Saskatoon asbestos abatement, renovations and more. In their latest Saskatoon construction tip, Magnus Construction explains why the best insulation choice for Saskatoon properties is spray foam Insulation.

Spray foam insulation is commonly used in Canada for several reasons:

Energy Efficiency 

Spray foam insulation is known for its high R-value, which indicates its effectiveness in reducing heat transfer. It provides a superior thermal barrier, minimizing air leakage and reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling. Proper insulation is crucial for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures and lowering energy bills in Canada's cold climate.

Air Sealing

Spray foam insulation is an effective air barrier, sealing gaps, cracks, and other areas where air leakage may occur. This helps to prevent drafts, moisture infiltration, and the entry of outdoor pollutants, improving indoor air quality and reducing the risk of mold or moisture-related issues.

Versatility

Spray foam insulation can be applied to various surfaces, including walls, ceilings, attics, and crawl spaces. It conforms to irregular shapes and fills cavities effectively, providing seamless coverage. It is particularly useful for insulating hard-to-reach areas or spaces with complex geometries.

Longevity 

When properly installed, spray foam insulation has a long lifespan. It does not settle or degrade over time, maintaining its insulating properties and performance for many years. This durability reduces the need for frequent insulation replacements or upgrades.

Soundproofing

Spray foam insulation also offers soundproofing benefits by reducing airborne noise transmission. It can help create a quieter and more peaceful indoor environment by minimizing noise from outside sources or between different rooms.

It's worth noting that there are different types of spray foam insulation, such as open-cell and closed-cell foam, each with its specific characteristics and applications. The choice of spray foam insulation type may depend on budget, insulation requirements, building design, and local building codes and regulations. Professional consultation and installation by trained experts are recommended to ensure proper installation and optimal performance.

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Magnus Construction is a Trusted Saskatoon Contractor Specializing In Spray Foam Insulation & Asbestos 

Magnus Construction Services offers quality you can feel! They offer you the best specialists, from demolition to complete renovations. With over 13 years of experience serving Saskatoon and the surrounding area, you can trust Magnus for your residential or commercial projects, including Saskatoon spray foam, insulation, Saskatoon asbestos abatement, renovations and more. In their latest Saskatoon asbestos expert tip, they explain that getting Trusted Saskatoon Asbestos abatement pros  at Magnus Construction Services to TEST for asbestos is recommended if you live or work in a pre-1990 property in Saskatoon. 

Do you live or work in a pre-1990 property in Saskatoon? If so, you should check for asbestos for several reasons:

1. Health Risks: Asbestos is a hazardous material that, when disturbed or damaged, can release microscopic fibres into the air. Inhalation of these fibres can lead to serious health issues, including lung diseases and certain types of cancer.

   
   

2. Older Buildings: Many buildings constructed before the 1990s may contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) such as insulation, flooring, ceiling tiles, or pipe insulation. It is essential to determine if these materials are present and if they pose a risk.|

   
   

3. Renovations and Demolitions: Any renovation or demolition work that involves disturbing potential ACMs can release asbestos fibres into the air. Identifying and adequately managing these materials before starting any construction or renovation project is crucial.

   
   

4. Legal Requirements: In many jurisdictions, including Saskatoon, regulations and guidelines are in place to manage asbestos-containing materials. Compliance with these regulations is necessary to ensure the safety of workers and the public.

To determine the presence of asbestos in a building or materials, it is advisable to consult with the professionals at Magnus Construction, and we are experienced Saskatoon asbestos abatement contractors. We can conduct proper testing and provide guidance on appropriate actions to mitigate any risks.

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'Your one partner solution for healthy, efficient and durable buildings.'

Magnus Construction is a Trusted Saskatoon Contractor Specializing In Spray Foam Insulation & Asbestos 

Magnus Construction Services offers quality you can feel! They offer you the best specialists from demolition to complete renovations. You can trust Magnus for your residential or commercial projects, including spray foam, insulation, roofing, asbestos abatement, basement renovations, attics drywall and finishing.  Magnus Construction is a Trusted Saskatoon Contractor Specializing in Insulation and Fireproofing. In their first Trusted Saskatoon contracting tip, discuss the dangers of asbestos during home remodels. 

The Dangers of Asbestos During Home Remodels

When you want to renovate your home, your focus is often on the design and scope of the project, the cost of the upgrades, and the eventual impact of the renovation on your home’s value. Your mind rarely goes to the presence of potentially toxic materials inside the structures of the building. But this is a real risk during home improvement projects, especially when dealing with homes that were built in the 1980s. Homes from this era often have materials that contain asbestos and those hazardous building materials may still be in the home to the present day.

What is asbestos and why is it dangerous?

Asbestos used to be considered a revolutionary material for building construction. It is a natural silicate mineral that is resistant to chemicals and able to withstand high temperatures. It was widely used in the building industry all the way from the 1920s to well after the 1980s. In 1960, it was conclusively linked to a range of long-term illnesses and many forms of cancer. After it was identified as the number one cause of occupational cancer, asbestos has been heavily regulated and its use is no longer as widespread as it used to be.

But, it still remains a problem today, particularly in homes built 40 or more years ago. Asbestos becomes dangerous when materials with asbestos in them are worn down or damaged. Sanding, sawing, grinding, and any physical impact on such materials will make them unsafe.

These are the kinds of actions that typically happen during a home renovation. This is why asbestos exposure is a high possibility when renovating your home and you may be exposed to asbestos even if your home is less than 40 years old.

Health impact of asbestos exposure

The following diseases are known to be linked to asbestos exposure:

Asbestosis

When inhaled, asbestos can cause scarring in lung tissues. This prevents the passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide, making breathing harder. Asbestosis is caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. It is more common with people who work in the building industry.

Pleural Disease

Asbestos can damage the surrounding membranes of the lungs and chest cavity (pleura). The membrane can become thicker, hardened, or experience fluid buildup. This is not a cancerous condition but it can cause difficulty with breathing and lung malfunction.

Lung Cancer

Asbestos can cause lung cancer or increase the chances of lung cancer in individuals. The risk of lung cancer is greater for smokers who are also exposed to asbestos.

Mesothelioma

This cancer affects the membrane around the lungs and chest cavity. It can also affect the abdominal lining and membranes surrounding other organs of the body.

Building materials that may contain asbestos

Common building materials that may contain asbestos include roof shingles, sheet vinyl, pipe wrap, plaster mud and texture, vermiculite insulation, glazing on older windows, door gaskets, duct seam tape, electrical wiring, fireproof products, boiler wrap, popcorn ceilings, joint compounds, and cement asbestos board siding.

The threat of asbestos exposure becomes even higher when the asbestos is friable, easily crushed, or crumbled by hand. Examples of products with friable asbestos include older types of spray-on insulation and spray-on ceiling textures. Newer products may not have this issue.

How to tell if your home has asbestos

There is no straightforward way to detect the presence of asbestos in your home. Generally, you can assume the presence of the material if the building is more than 40 years old. But you cannot completely rule out its presence in more recent homes.

Asbestos is used in a wide range of building products. This makes its presence hard to identify. Knowing products with a history of containing asbestos can help. But to be completely sure that your home is asbestos-free, you need a certified building inspector to check the home.

If your home is older and there are visible signs of aging on the property, this inspection is absolutely vital. Aging and damage will increase the chances of exposure to asbestos in a building. You should also get a professional asbestos abatement contractor if you are about to renovate that building.

There are three important things to note about the presence of asbestos in the home and how to deal with this problem:

 

·       In most provinces, testing for asbestos is not a requirement when selling a home. As long as a seller does not knowingly sell you a home with asbestos, they are not liable. This means your new home can have asbestos in it.

 

·       Home inspections do not include inspecting the home for asbestos. Just because a home got a good inspection report, it doesn’t mean there is no asbestos in it. But you may order an asbestos inspection as an add-on if your home inspector is also certified for asbestos inspections.

 

·       If you suspect the presence of asbestos in your home, do not attempt to remove it by sweeping, vacuuming, or other similar actions. This will only make the asbestos airborne and more dangerous.

We encourage you to visit Magnus' listing on Trusted Saskatoon to see all their services and to find their contact details. Questions? Simply reach out to Conrad or Eduardo in person about your situation. They are here to help, they don’t speak construction language on technical concepts, they are very knowledgeable and will offer you a free consultation!

“Your One Partner Solution for Healthy, Efficient, and Durable Buildings!”

You can read more amazing client testimonials and see all programs and services they offer by checking out the Magnus Construction Services listing on the directory in the Saskatoon Contractors Category

Magnus Construction Services are Trusted Saskatoon Contractors Specializing In Insulation & Fireproofing

Magnus Construction Services offers quality you can feel! They offer you the best specialists from demolition to complete renovations. You can trust Magnus for your residential or commercial projects, including spray foam, insulation, roofing, asbestos abatement, basement renovations, attics drywall, and finishing. Magnus Construction is a Trusted Saskatoon Contractor Specializing in asbestos safety. In their latest Trusted Saskatoon contracting tip, they discuss the dangers of asbestos and what to look out for.

Magnus is Your Partner for Healthier People and Buildings Throughout Saskatchewan

As part of Magnus's social purpose, we strive to create more awareness about the danger asbestos represents for public health. These materials are still present in millions of homes and commercial buildings today in Canada. This is why we have been working along with the mesothelioma center to fight against its threats.

Did you know that asbestos could cause cancer?

Mesothelioma is a malignant tumour caused by inhaled asbestos fibres, it appears not only in the lungs but heart and abdomen. The life expectancy is approximately 12 months.

Here we have some tips to avoid contact with asbestos, and also where you could find it at home or in your commercial business.

AT WORK

For decades, workers and homeowners had no idea asbestos exposure could lead to big issues and diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. We are glad that more companies are aware of the danger and they are implementing processes and policies to remove asbestos in a safe way.

• We strongly suggest you never perform asbestos if you are not trained and certified, call MAGNUS Construction Services, your expert to do this

• Ask your employer about any asbestos exposure, health risks in your workplace

• In case you have contact, never sweep, dust, or vacuum asbestos debris with a regular vacuum cleaner. Use wet cleaning methods

• Offer respiratory protection if exposure limits are exceeded

AT HOME

The only way to tell if your house contains asbestos is by getting a test by a professional, a certified laboratory for testing. 

The danger appears when homeowners perform renovations that release asbestos dust into the air. You may think it is a normal process, but drilling, sawing, cutting, scraping into the walls, ceiling or floor create a health risk.

PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM ASBESTOS IN YOUR HOME

• Before buying a house ask your realtor or inspector if there is asbestos in your home. Ask them for a report you can review

• If your house is more than 30 years old, don’t perform any DIY renovations if you are not sure whether you have asbestos or not.

• Never attempt to remove asbestos without help from MAGNUS Construction Service. We have all the know-how, licenses, talent, and machinery to do a safe job.

Where can we find asbestos?

• Old Batt Insulation

• Vermiculite insulation

• Texture paint

• Ceilings

• Heat source covering

• Door Gaskets

• Duct Linings

• Wall gaskets and linings

• Recessed lighting

• Wiring insulation

• Fuse boxes

• Outlets

• Old fridges and freezers

• Range Hoods

• Wood Stoves

• Clothes Dryer

• Fireplace Logs

• Roof membrane and shingles

• Window caulking and glazing

• Cement asbestos board

If you think your buildings may have asbestos contact Magnus for a free consultation, or if you feel any symptoms connect with a Doctor.

We encourage you to visit Magnus Construction's listing in the contractor's category on the Trusted Saskatoon directory to see all their services and to find their contact details. 

Questions? 

Simply reach out to Conrad or Eduardo in person about your situation. They are here to help, they don’t speak construction language on technical concepts, they are very knowledgeable and will offer you a free consultation!

“Your One Partner Solution for Healthy, Efficient, and Durable Buildings!”

Magnus Construction Services are Trusted Saskatoon Contractors Specializing In Asbestos Abatement

 Magnus Construction Services offers quality you can feel! They offer you the best specialists from demolition to complete renovations. You can trust Magnus for your residential or commercial projects, including spray foam, insulation, roofing, asbestos abatement, basement renovations, attics drywall and finishing.  Magnus Construction is a  Trusted Saskatoon Contractor Specializing in Insulation and Fireproofing. In their first Trusted Saskatoon contracting tip Magnus shares advice on popcorn ceilings.

Magnus Construction Services Solutions for Popcorn Ceilings!

We know, everyone is talking about this! Everyone says  Oh My gosh! Run AWAY, it's time to panic.You have a popcorn ceiling at home and you may get cancer out of it!

 Even though the last part is true...calm down! Let’s breathe, Don’t panic! -  MAGNUS has you covered.

You have probably heard about stucco ceilings or acoustic ceilings, those are just other ways to name popcorns ceilings. Apart from awful, it may represent a risk for you and your family, but there’s good news, we have a solution for you to get rid of it easily by keeping you safe. In Magnus we have more than 45 years combined experience in the construction industry, we have all the certificates and experts to do the job for you, and we are also supported by The Mesothelioma center in the fight against lung cancer.

If your home has a Popcorn ceiling and it was built more than 30 years ago the first thing we recommend is
DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF
If you don’t have the experience, tools, knowledge or the right tests. Hire a professional to do it properly.

If you scrap it yourself, all the particles could be inhaled by you. These particles may contain asbestos. This material was used for its benefits as its strength, resistance and heat resistance in most buildings in the past, but because of its hazard, it was banned in December 2018 in Canada. Making it illegal to import, manufacture, buy, sell, trade or use any product with this toxic mineral.
Learn more about Asbestos here

 

Now, that we know it is a good idea to restore your ceiling, let us help you protect your health and money with one of our free consultations and the best service: GET A QUOTE

Apart from removing asbestos, removing your popcorn ceiling may help the air quality in your home. These ceilings are dust traps, you may not see it, but you probably have accumulated all dust ever since the house was built. Isn't that Crazy? 

That’s why you see many people with “allergies” when it is really due to dust accumulation. 

So just remember, having a smooth ceiling is healthier, prettier, easier to clean and maintain. 

We encourage you to visit Magnus' listing on Trusted Saskatoon to see all their services and to find their contact details. Questions? Simply reach out to Conrad or Eduardo in person about your situation. They are here to help, they don’t speak construction language on technical concepts, they are very knowledgeable and will offer you a free consultation!

“Your One Partner Solution for Healthy, Efficient, and Durable Buildings!”

You can read more amazing client testimonials and see all programs and services they offer by checking out the Magnus Construction Services listing on the directory in the Saskatoon Contractors Category

Magnus Construction Services are Trusted Saskatoon Contractors Specializing In Insulation & Fireproofing