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Helpful articles, individually fact-checked by Axxonlab
on Asbestos, Mold and Other Regulated Materials
Har-Tru Asbestos Testing in Montreal for Tennis Courts by Axxonlab
By Charlie
Aug 08, 2025
Har-Tru Asbestos Testing in Montreal: A Guide for Testing Tennis Courts for Asbestos-Containing Materials

Asbestos in Har-Tru tennis courts is an emerging safety concern in Montreal and across Quebec. This guide explains the risks, recent incidents, and step-by-step professional testing methods to ensure safe play. Learn how certified labs like Axxonlab deliver rapid, IRSST-accredited results to protect players, staff, and the public.

Signs of Mold Sickness, An Article by the Microbiology Department at Axxonlab - Woman Sneezing into Tissue, With Mold on the Wall of her Apartment
By Brian Petit
Jul 29, 2025
What Are the Signs of Mold Sickness?

Learn how to test for mold directly from Canada’s mold experts – Axxonlab. Learn about mold risks, testing methods, and what you can expect from a professional mold assessment.

How To Test for Mold In the Air - Axxonlab sampling technician preparing a Buck BioAire pump for spore trap collection in Montreal
By Brian Petit
Jul 16, 2025
How Do You Test for Mold?

Learn how to test for mold directly from Canada’s mold experts – Axxonlab. Learn about mold risks, testing methods, and what you can expect from a professional mold assessment.

Best Time to Test for Mold After A Flood? Picture of recent flooding in Montreal - July 2025
By Charlie
Jul 15, 2025
When Is the Best Time to Test for Mold After a Flood?

Discover the best time to test for mold after a major flood. Learn about mold’s life cycle, risks, and unbiased testing with Axxonlab.

Mycotoxins - What Are They and How To Test For Them - Image of a Brain Impacted by Mycotoxin
By Charlie
Jun 18, 2025
Mycotoxins in Your Home: What They Are and How to Test for Them Accurately?

Mycotoxins are invisible toxins produced by indoor molds that may pose health risks. This article explains what they are, which mold species produce them, and how to accurately test your home for them.

Caution: Paint May Contain Lead - Green exterior paint, cracking and alligatoring - a sign of possible lead-paint
By Charlie
Feb 14, 2025
Understanding Lead Paint in Canadian Homes: A Technical Guide to Testing & Interpreting Results

Navigate lead paint concerns in your Canadian home. From historical usage to modern testing standards, this guide covers it all.

Cover for Axxonlab's article: A Guide to Professional Mold Testing; pictures of air testing, mold testing, moisture detection, infrared cameras, etc.
By Charlie
Jan 17, 2025
A Guide to Professional Mold Testing

Comprehensive overview of professional mold testing methods, including air sampling, surface testing, and laboratory analysis. Learn what experts look for and why.

Image showing a comparison between DIY mold test kit vs professional detection.
By Mehal
Dec 24, 2024
DIY Mold Detection Kits Vs. Professional Detection: What’s the Difference?

Choosing between mold detection kits and professional mold testing? Discover critical differences in accuracy, expert analysis, and pricing to find what works.

Friable asbestos vs non friable asbestos
By Mehal
Dec 14, 2024
What Is Friable Asbestos, and How Is it Different From Non-Friable Asbestos?

Asbestos is found in 2 types of materials: friable & non-friable. In this article, we’ll talk about their differences & how to identify them.

17 Year Old Worker from Thetford Mines, manually milling asbestos minerals in 1944
By Charlie
Oct 18, 2024
When Was Asbestos Banned In Canada?

Discover when Canada banned asbestos, exploring the shift from its use as a ‘miracle mineral’ to recognizing its severe health risks.

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