Harwood’s Rice Lake south shore setting and building stock create conditions that influence how asbestos should be surveyed and removed:
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Cottage + farmhouse risk profile (Rice Lake south shore):
Many Harwood homes are pre-1980 cottages, farmhouses, and seasonal cabins with legacy finishes (ceilings, flooring mastics) and wood/boiler pipe wraps typical of that era. Attics may contain vermiculite; shoreline boathouses sometimes used cement board, these assemblies often need Type 2/3 procedures in small, tight spaces (crawlspaces, low attics).
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Shallow bedrock & damp spaces:
Properties near Rice Lake can have shallow bedrock and high humidity, increasing fibre persistence if materials are disturbed. Negative-air and dehumidification planning reduces re-entrainment during abatement.
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Seasonal renovations (open/close schedule):
Harwood sees spring opening / fall closing projects; plan asbestos surveys before kitchen/bath refits, woodstove changes, or window/roof replacements to avoid mid-project stops.