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 December 2022
Rocco and team completely renovated our backyard, replacing a couple of old, cracked, concrete slabs and some dirt/grass with a paver patio, seating walls, artificial turf, a pergola, and spotlights. Rocco was excellent to work with. He was very clear in his communication about schedule,...
Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2022
this was a test review
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Reviewed in March 2021
Zem and his assistant were very friendly and professional. They were on time and efficient and the test results came in very quickly. He gave me great information and was very helpful. I highly recommend them!
California Healthy Home Inspections & Remediation, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2019
Gas line pressure test is pretty straight forward and normally a flat fee.... they couldn t quote me that went with someone else
Mike Counsil Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Ray was on time and professional. He tested the kitchen sink and laundry sink to verify that the pipes were properly cleared.
Chandler's Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2016
Very professional and efficient. All staff and employees performed well. Installation team always used shoe wrappers indoors. Arrangement of required ductwork test was completely arranged by A Plus and utilized an excellent testing provider.
A Plus Heating and Air Conditioning Co
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Reviewed in August 2016
I have been a customer of Chlorine Genie for 2 years and I am extremely satisfied with this system. I have a 13,000 gallon pool. I had a Gold Line Aqua Rite system that required me to dump salt into the pool. I did not like the taste or the way the salt felt on my skin. I also, had to replace...
Techie and Handy
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Reviewed in July 2014
The representative was through and informative about the need to have a HERS test on our system. He told us that the asbestos around our duct work would require abatement before the pressure testing, and that would be an additional charge. I later learned that if you have asbestos around the...
AAA Furnace & Air Conditioning Co
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Reviewed in May 2014
Very reputable, thoughtful approach to solving the problem. Communication was good, the final test results were not delivered right away.
Mold Remedies
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Reviewed in April 2014
They left an air quality monitor in the house, apparently in the wrong spot, then had to come in and reposition, make a story short, after they were finally done and removed the instrument, I had zero followup, and no data that told me anything about the results of the test. What was the point...
Residential Heating & Air Conditioning
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

Regulations require certified professionals for removals and disposal in compliance with local and federal guidelines, ensuring safety and legality.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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