Where would asbestos be in my home?

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

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Reviewed in February 2020
We hired Norcal Environmental Management for asbestos testing for a commercial re-roof project. This company was responsive to our request and came out next day for testing. Within a few hours they had the report back to us with a fair invoice amount. We will definitely use them again. Thanks...
Norcal Environmental Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
All work done as presented. However, final test will be the next big rain to see if the leak is fixed. I feel confident that it is fixed. George was the estimator and supervisor of the work. He has many years of experience in the field and comes across as trustworthy and competent. It was a...
Brazil Quality Construction Inc
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Reviewed in August 2017
They snaked the lines and tested the drain and it's working fine. They were courteous, friendly and professional. I highly recommend them.
Armstrong Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2016
His most recent work was to re-grout our master shower and quote on resurfacing our granite counters. I was and am so amazed that he did some water testing on the surface and advised that no resurfacing was needed; here was an excellent opportunity to expand his profitability, but did not and I...
SacSurfacePro
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Reviewed in June 2015
done in 30 minutes. one air test outside, one test air inside one room and one swap of the mold. The test came back from a lab "Pro-Lab" in Florida. Why not use something local?
Pure Air Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2014
We were very happy with our mold testing experience. We would definitely recommend A1 Certified Environmental.
A1 Certified Environmental
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Reviewed in March 2014
Jason P, the plumber, showed up the first day to inspect the job-did a test to show the re-circulator (14 years old) was not working---needed a part that had to be ordered and returned to complete the job the next day-left the work area spotless, was very cordial and knowledgable--explained to...
Bonney Plumbing Heating Air & Rooter Service
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Reviewed in October 2013
I think that it went fine. I think that it was good and they went through certain areas where I thought that there was mold. They did find mold in my shower where I turn my water on. They did find moisture behind the wall and they offered to test the air inside my house and would compare it to...
David Miller CRIE Certified-Environmental
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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

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