More About Asbestos

Handyman Bob was a radio personality in the Portland metro area for nearly 10 years. He’s now an accredited contractor who conducts asbestos surveys.

So DEQ’s Hillarie Sales and Dylan Darling had Bob Strong (that’s his real name) join them on the podcast to learn more about asbestos. Bob shared stories from the field and offered advice to renters, homeowners and prospective homebuyers who are thinking about remodeling or renovating an older home. Asbestos might be an issue, but it is manageable when you know what to do.

Handyman Bob Strong on the job. His work as an accredited contractor includes asbestos surveys. Photo courtesy EnviroTest

This episode complements Ep 27. All About Asbestos, when Hillarie and Dylan spoke with DEQ asbestos inspectors Akim Williams and David Russell.

Listen to the podcast on: SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

SHOW NOTES

  • Introduction
  • How Handyman Bob got his name 
  • Regular questions about asbestos [5:40] 
  • Stories of what he’s seen [6:55] 
  • Odd things [11:00] 
  • Miracle mineral [14:00] 
  • Getting it right [14:50] 
  • What DEQ can do [16:10]
  • Bob’s advice [18:50] 
  • Wrap up [22:00] 
  • Wrap-up [24:15]

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