by DKI Central Alberta | Nov 6, 2026 | Asbestos & Mould
Quick answer: It might. Alberta’s Asbestos Abatement Manual lists acoustic and stippled (“popcorn”) ceiling finishes among materials that can contain asbestos, and you can’t confirm it by looking. Before you scrape, sand or drill a textured ceiling in an older home,...
by DKI Central Alberta | Oct 30, 2026 | Asbestos & Mould
Quick answer: Vermiculite is a loose, pebble-like insulation, usually grey-brown or silvery-gold, poured between attic joists. Health Canada says it’s prudent to assume vermiculite insulation produced before 1990 may contain some asbestos. If you have it, leave it...
by DKI Central Alberta | Sep 15, 2026 | Asbestos & Mould
Mould can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours of a leak, flood or sewer backup, and by day three it is often already colonizing drywall, carpet underlay and framing you cannot see. That timeline is the single most important fact about mould after water damage, because...
by DKI Central Alberta | Aug 16, 2026 | Asbestos & Mould
If you have found mould in your home, the first question is almost always the same: how much is this going to cost to fix? Mould remediation cost in Central Alberta is not a single number — it depends on how much mould there is, where it is growing, what caused it,...
by DKI Central Alberta | May 14, 2026 | Asbestos & Mould
Asbestos removal in Alberta is one of the most regulated, costly, and misunderstood home renovation problems a Central Alberta homeowner can face. If you’re in a home built before 1990 — particularly in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Innisfail, or anywhere in...
by DKI Central Alberta | Jan 13, 2026 | Asbestos & Mould
Many homeowners believe mould only grows on organic materials like wood, drywall, or carpet. Concrete, on the other hand, is often assumed to be “mould-proof.” Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. In reality, mould can and does grow on concrete, especially...
