How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Your techs arrived on time, efficiently scoped the required work and site prep, removed our old appliance and installed the new one. Removal and installation required hooking up and testing the water and electrical connections, leveling the new appliance and disposing of the old one.I was...
Golden Bay Tech
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Reviewed in May 2019
I think anytime a company engages a customer and makes a commitment, sets an expectation, and then misses them that a review should be done. This was the case with Chandler plumbing. I invested 30 minutes of time including a half day off from work to meet with a rep from Chandler. Polite young...
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Reviewed in January 2019
Trina reached out within a day of RFQ. Pricing was right and they were accommodating with my schedule and gave a two hour window by which service would be done. True to form, I received a call the morning of the service confirming the time-window. Jason was here within the starting hour of the...
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Reviewed in March 2015
Mike was great. He was able to come out in less than a week from the day he came to do the estimate. He was thorough, attentive and answered all of our questions about possible issues with our home and property. He responded promptly to all my questions leading up to the day of our...
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Reviewed in November 2014
Eduardo arrived right on time, was professionaly dressed, clean, and introducted himself when I opened the door. He quickly covered his shoes, waiting only for me to invite him in, and asked me the details and got to work. This clog was particularly stubborn. He stated it must have been some...
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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 February 2014
Very professional and great customer service. Inspected and cleaned chimmney then did test to ensure it was working properly. I will keep him in mind when my own house needs to get the chimmney cleaned. Thank you Dale
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Reviewed in June 2013
It went well. The first visit two tests were done. One near the water stains and the other outside my front door for comparison. The test results took three days. The spore count in my home was high. Richard called me that evening to explain what needed to be done. He referred me to a...
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Reviewed in February 2010
I called Quick Plumbing for service and was told they'd have someone to my within an hour. John was at my home within 45 minutes. He snaked the toilet and discovered there was a blockage due to something being dropped in it. Cleared the blockage, tested that it worked several times and was...
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If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials.

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