Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:</p><ul><li><p>Acoustic ceiling tiles</p></li><li><p>Furnace insulation</p></li><li><p>Home appliances</p></li><li><p>Fire-retardant clothing</p></li><li><p>Cement pipe</p></li><li><p>Pipe insulation</p></li><li><p>Wall and ceiling insulation</p></li><li><p>Vehicle brake pads</p></li><li><p>Vinyl flooring</p></li><li><p>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</p></li><li><p>Stove insulation</p></li><li><p>Patching compounds</p></li><li><p>Textured paints</p></li><li><p>Roofing shingles</p></li><li><p>Siding</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Q: What are the health risks if I’m exposed to asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.</p><p>The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.</p></div>

Q: Does all cloth wiring contain asbestos?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.</p></div>

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I hired Ernie to repair and refurnish an antique desk that had fallen to pieces with age. He did a tremendous job and I couldn't be more pleased. He will be refinishing all of my 100 year old restaurant stools. He's a gem! Carol
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As an older couple who need things where the can see or grab them! It was hard to find our things after they were done! Having our personal items moved and some place else just didn’t work for us! Otherwise it was a nice clean job! Thanks
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The office manager, Shay, is a get things done kind of gal, When I called for an estimate she had someone out the very next day. When I called her for an appointment the work was done the next day. Great service. The two men that did the work were friendly and did a great job. Thanks New Sky
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Porter's quality of work was superb. They were professional and friendly with the bidding process and I never felt pressed for an immediate response. The cost was reasonable and I would definitely use them again.
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Eddie from Nor Cal Building Inspections was on time, and performed a very thorough inspection of my husband's and I's prospective home. He was always responsive within a short period either by phone, text, or email. Eddie's credentials put our mind at ease knowing an educated...
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I was very please with their accuracy and skill level. The crew was very professional and worked like a well oiled machine. Yes, there was one critical error, but their correction was dead on prefect and I received exactly what I wanted.
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The people working for Mark Gooch were excellent, they were polite, considerate and hardworking. Mark himself is a very personable guy who made sure I was completely satisfied with the work done. For any of you who still have the popcorn ceilings, the removal certainly improves the home.
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Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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