Hospital Basement Cleanup and Renovation∙Providence, RI
As part of an ongoing client engagement with a hospital in Providence, RI – which previously included select ceiling demolition – Banner Environmental was tasked to clean up the hospital’s basement. Basement Cleanup Activities The activities performed included: The before and after pictures show a dramatic transformation that made the client very happy. Need A […]
Sponge-Jet Abrasive Blasting is a Sustainable, Safe, and Superior Surface Preparation
Why We Perform Sponge-Jet Abrasive Blasting On Certain Buildings and How it Works Blast cleaning is an increasingly popular technique we use at Banner Environmental to remove particles of mill scale, dirt, and rust from steel surfaces. Sponge-Jet is a crucial blast-cleaning solution with plentiful benefits for various industries. But what is sponge jet blasting, […]
Asbestos Abatement ∙ North Falmouth, MA
Asbestos Abatement Project in North Falmouth, MA Banner Environmental was hired for an Asbestos Abatement project in North Falmouth, MA. Here is the client review: Our small asbestos removal job was handled efficiently and as promised. I was especially thankful for the support of Patti, in the office, who always got right back to me […]
The Importance of Professional Asbestos Disposal
Did you know that asbestos can provoke severe breathing problems and cause cancer? Asbestos has been a common building material for years. They used it in everything from popcorn ceilings to wall paint. The government banned asbestos for most applications, but much of it is still around today. You tend to find it in older homes and buildings […]
Professional Asbestos Removal: How It Works
There has been a significant reduction in the use of asbestos since 1980 but asbestos still kills 12,000-15,000 people per year in the United States. A lot of old buildings and homes continue to hold asbestos, especially in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Asbestos is dangerous but untrained human eyes are usually unable to spot it, especially when […]
Select Demolition∙ Hospital Ceiling ∙Providence, RI
Banner Environmental was hired over the span of one weekend to perform select demolition on a very sensitive area in an active hospital corridor in Providence, RI. Select Demolition Steps for this Ceiling Starting on Friday, our professional demolition team carefully and strategically opened a select area of the hospital ceiling to locate, access, and […]
What Is an Asbestos Survey and Why You Need One
The EPA estimates that 20% of all public and commercial buildings in the U.S. contain some asbestos material. Of those buildings, about 65% have at least some damaged material, while almost half have significantly damaged material. Considering how harmful asbestos is to human health, conducting an asbestos survey during commercial real estate transactions, before demolition or renovation, or after […]
Church Basement Asbestos Abatement ∙ Reading, MA
Banner Environmental successfully completed a basement asbestos abatement and removal project for a church in Reading, MA. Our professional asbestos abatement team performed our five-step process in addressing asbestos at the church: Asbestos Abatement Asbestos Testing Asbestos Survey Asbestos Removal Asbestos Disposal We performed select demolition of a stage, some walls, and a drop ceiling. […]
5 Reasons To Schedule Asbestos Testing Services for Your Property
Towards the end of the 19th century, people used asbestos widely for many uses. Uses of asbestos in the house included ceilings and insulation to drywalling and roofing, especially here in New England, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island. However, usage declined as the years went on. In 2002, the last US asbestos manufacturer ceased its operations. This […]