Lead Based Paint Wipe Down ARC’s Houston office completed a large lead based paint project last month. This project included a wipe down of 90,000 square feet of lead based paint dust. Crews began by making air tight containments to the area, sealing off all HVAC returns, doors, and windows with poly and tape. Once the area is secured, a HEPA Vacuum is used to begin the detailing process and clean-up of lead based paint dust. Next the area is wiped down with a cleaning solution to pick up all dust particles and disposed of properly. Lead based paint dust is generally best cleaned by wet method ..read more

Asbestos-Containing Materials Abated From Apartment Units An apartment complex in Dallas got a refresh this year when ARC’s 6-man crew completed a 4-unit abatement and disposal of over 6,000 square feet of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). The asbestos-containing materials (ACM) included; flooring, drywall texture and joint compound combined in just 10 days. Have a property that has asbestos-containing materials? Contact one of our offices here. What are Asbestos-Containing Materials? Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are described as materials containing more than 1% of asbestos in its ..read more

WACO, TX 3/08/2022 – We spent a week at the former Olmsted-Kirk Paper Company in downtown Waco, Texas. We removed asbestos-containing materials by hand using wet methods under negative pressure. The project consisted of abating, removing, and disposing of approximately 11,745 SF of different materials — firewall texture and joint compound, drywall texture and joint compound, vinyl floor covering and black mastic, several concrete steps in front, exterior caulk, and one sink with undercoating. All materials were removed under the supervision of a licensed supervisor and consultant. You can rea ..read more

Wet Methods Under Negative Pressure ARC Abatement recently completed two commercial projects that required hand removal of asbestos-containing materials using wet methods under negative pressure. First, in Commerce, Texas, we removed 470 square feet of flooring in a retail building. Commerce, Texas South of Commerce, at the New Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Terrell, Texas, we removed by hand approximately 850 square feet of flooring. Six ARC technicians abated flooring in the entryway, women’s room, and men’s room. We also abated baseboards and drywall in the Sanctuary, children ..read more

Church Asbestos Abatement It took our crew of six less than a week to complete an asbestos abatement job at a church southeast of downtown Dallas. We removed approximately 2,700 asbestos-containing floor tile and mastic in the sanctuary. The project required detailed cleaning of the asbestos debris/residue that adhered to the exposed wooden studs in the sanctuary and rooms behind the stage area. We also decontaminated the sanctuary and associated rooms. Churchgoers can be assured the air they breathe in the church is safe. Lawrence and Marder Church of Christ Asbestos Abatement ..read more

Another asbestos abatement project under budget and ahead of schedule by ARC’s National Industrial Group. We completed the asbestos and universal waste removal at the Lordsburg Generating Station in New Mexico. Building 1 had Boilers 1-3, and Building 2 had only Boiler number 4. We used ARC-owned scaffolding, and the structure was built by our crew. ARC’s scaffolding meets the industry’s ever-changing safety standards for this and other complex projects. GDS Companies contracted ARC for this seven-figure project. Learn more.         ..read more

Contaminated Drywall Removal Disposal An asbestos-containing material abatement project at a residence near the Lake Highlands neighborhood in northeast Dallas. We removed and disposed of contaminated drywall from water damage in the living room and office area. Four ARC workers and an ARC supervisor completed the 180 square foot job in one day.  We will also do flood cuts in one area. As the name implies, a flood cut is a cut made 12-18 inches above where the flood damage stopped so we can remove the drywall and address any moisture issues behind the actual wall ..read more

Mirror Mastic Abatement Up until the 1980s, manufacturers mixed asbestos into many types of mastics, cements and sealants and for use in construction. Dried-out asbestos adhesives remain in millions of old structures, which can release toxic fibers when disturbed by damage or renovation work. That was the case for ARC Dallas who abated 900 square feet of mirror mastic in a commercial building near White Rock Lake. For this job, work areas required that they be placed under mini enclosure containments. Five ARC workers completed the four-figure job in three days ..read more

Airport Interior Demolition The team from ARC’s Denver office completed an interior demolition project at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. We removed 20K SF of ceramic tile and thinset along with 2K SF of carpet/mastic, all materials are non-ACM. Work was completed overnight to ensure the least amount of disturbance to operating hours. Project Manager Mercedes Fradl said, “We are working closely with the general contractor to ensure that the terminal is left in good condition at the end of each shift, prior to the first flight each morning.” Learn more ..read more

WACO, TX (October 29, 2020) — ARC Abatement today announced the company ranks 8th in the Engineering News-Record Top 20 Asbestos Firm 2020 report. ARC had $40.5 million in asbestos abatement revenue in 2019. “COVID has slowed our total volume by 15%,” said Ron Daniel, founder and CEO of ARC Abatement. “However, with the extra steps of ARC’s COVID safety guidelines, this has been a positive effect on our employees and clients.” In early March, ARC launched a facility disinfecting service ranging from a customized, comprehensive COVID-19 proactive program to actual cleaning high-touch surfaces ..read more