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(EstateNewsWire.com, March 12, 2013 ) Sydney, Australia -- According to a recent article on designbuildsource.com.au titled DIY Renovators Warned About Asbestos, Australia’s biggest building and construction organisation has warned do-it-yourself renovators about potential health risks of mishandling asbestos during home renovations. This prompts a commentary from the CEO of Smarter Bathrooms, Andrew Crawshaw.
“It’s a timely warning since we are facing extended daylight hours and ideal weather to work on home renovations. Sometimes homeowners want to save money, or maybe they just enjoy the renovation work, but they aren’t necessarily aware of certain health hazards that they may be exposing themselves to if they mishandle certain things,” said Andrew Crawshaw.
“Mishandling asbestos can lead to serious health implications, so I commend the timely warning because it will allow people to be aware of the potential risks in advance. Then they can either hire someone else to handle the renovations, or educate themselves more thoroughly in order to use the correct methods of handling asbestos,” he continued.
The article mentioned that around one-third of the homes in Australia contain asbestos. When the asbestos is intact and in good condition, it does not pose serious health risks.
However, when materials containing asbestos are disturbed during home renovations, the asbestos can become airborne and cause serious health complications.
Since asbestos is good for insulation, fire protection, and strengthening other materials, it was widely used as insulation in ceilings, roofs, walls, and as a floor covering until the 1980s.
If asbestos becomes airborne and inhaled in significant quantities, it can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
“I agree that anyone contemplating renovation should consult a licensed professional to check out whether or not they need to handle asbestos. For the sake of your health and your family’s, it’s worth it to consult a professional,” said Andrew Crawshaw.
Homeowners looking for skilled bathroom or kitchen renovation can contact the award-winning designers and builders at http://www.smarterbathrooms.com.au/.
About Smarter Bathrooms
Smarter Bathrooms is regarded as the leading Bathroom Renovator in Melbourne. With over 1500 project completed and more than eight years specialising in bathrooms and kitchens, they are well qualified to help their clients.
They start renovating 5-10 bathrooms and kitchens every week and bring to clients bathroom and kitchen design advice from award winning bathroom and kitchen designers. At an in-home consultation, their bathroom designer will discuss which layout, design and products best suit a client’s lifestyle and budget.
Smarter Bathroom's detailed knowledge of the building industry has been the drive behind gathering the most competent, efficient and motivated team to better create a client’s dream bathroom or kitchen.
If clients are also considering kitchen remodelling or laundry renovation in conjunction with remodelling or renovating their bathrooms, Smarter Bathrooms can handle the entire project, meaning clients deal with only one company from design to completion.
A client’s newly renovated kitchen and laundry will have the same look and feel as their bathrooms, ensuring continuity throughout the home. Smarter Bathrooms has recently won HIA awards in Kitchen renovations and Laundry renovations. Clients benefit from their designers’ solid kitchen and cabinetry design skills that have been honed though years of experience in kitchen renovation.
Their specialist kitchen remodelling team will transform a client’s kitchen and laundry to a fresh new, renovated, functional and stylish space in a few weeks. From the laundry and kitchen design stage, to a fully remodelled kitchen and laundry space, clients are guided throughout the process.
Get award-winning design and renovation at http://www.smarterbathrooms.com.au/.
Smarter Bathrooms
Andrew Crawshaw
1300 662 838
info@smarterbathrooms.com.au
Source: EmailWire.Com 
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