Do you always have to remove asbestos wiring?

• <div><p>If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.</p><p>However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.</p></div>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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Kevin Rex and Thomas are the Most Experienced, Professional, Diligent, Determined Punctual, Dependable and Likable Plumbers/Tradesmen we’ve ever worked with. My 86-year-old Mother bought a 50-year-old house with same owners for 50 years who had never updated nor maintained any of the toilets,...
Leak Stop Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2021
Michael provided a reasonable quote to test our kitchen, dining room and entryway paint for lead and the floor for asbestos ($360). He was both prompt and courteous, and the results were delivered when promised. We were very happy to do business with him.
Kurtis Environmental
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Reviewed in December 2017
He was meticulous with repairing my oven. He came in and tested everything. He cleaned up, and he really knew the work with repairing the oven. He finished the work quickly and thoroughly and now I can bake cookies!
Airflow Appliance Repair, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
test results were not made available till I contacted Orin 4 days after testing done.
Home Biotesting
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Reviewed in September 2016
The tub spout adapter that was not making a good seal was replaced with a more permanent one that was soldered to the supply line to the tub. Claudio replaced the tub spout, and caulked around the spout. He inspected and tested his work to make sure that the leak was addressed.
Caravaggio Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2016
Ed did a very thorough home inspection and mold test. He would explain each step he was doing and answer any and all questions we had, Very professional and right on time with his inspection report the next day as promised and the mold test results were even a day earlier than expected. Highly...
Sunrise Inspections
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When you think your swimming pool is leaking water, you panic! <br /> I called 2 different leak detection companies. With the first company, I was told that a technician would not come out if the leak was less than a quarter of an inch per day. So I called American Leak Detection for a second...
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Reviewed in September 2013
Very well. Failed test at another shop and they recommended I go to Jays and a Gold Seal shop. They quickly diagnosed the issue, replaced the components and conducted the successful smog test/ <br />
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On July 23-26, 2013 we had College Works repaint our home. Eddie worked with us on the initial estimate, and <br /> Karina oversaw the work to completion. <br /> Eddie was thorough in his initial estimate, providing <br /> options for us to consider such as “easy eaves”, and engaged Karina...
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If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.

However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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