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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Reviewed in December 2023
The installation went smoothly and efficiently. The technicians were very professional and knowledgeable about the work and the equipment being installed. They tested everything with the monitoring station before they left to insure I was up and running.
Iguard Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
You didnÃ¢Â Â t really put very good options on here for the job they did. They actually came out for a flood in my kitchen and they dried it up for me and also did an inspection to make sure there was no mold present from the water that was sitting under my sink that I didnÃ¢Â Â t know about....
American Restoration Water, Fire & Mold Damage, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
The project was more difficult after Mario inspected it than originally thought. Mario is very thorough and very knowledgeable and very speedy to jump on this project right away. Which was very pleasing to my wife so it would have to be without water to our house for very long. Marios customer...
Simplexx Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2021
Anthony went above and beyond. Answered every text and phone call we sent his way. The one short fall was that there was some leg work to be done on the part of the customer. Having to go and pick an in Stock slab of granite and back splash tiles. Would be nice to just pick from a sample and...
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Reviewed in February 2020
I appreciate the local service. The person that arrived to conduct the testing was professional, knowledgeable and courteous. The company that contacted me with the information of the testing were very helpful in recommending solutions to our air quality issues.
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Reviewed in September 2018
Very professional and clean and perfect. Job was completed and everything was clean. He performed several test to make sure everything was in working order and no water leak. 5 out of 5 star. I will use them again.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2016
Excellent, Rodney and his son Josh came out very quickly and went right to work. This work occurred in January, 2015 and is still holding up fine. I was actually shocked how quickly it went. All of the rotten wood was replaced and Rodney walked around the house with a claw hammer and tested the...
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It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

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.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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