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>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Scott the owner visited my home and provided me with options and showed me samples for new shower doors. He was very personable, professional and saved me a lot of money after shopping around. In addition to that I actually got upgrades for less money. Jenn, their customer service person was...
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Called for the first time yesterday , he actually answered and set up a appointment to come the very next day. Replaced mixing valve in no time. Very knowledgeable ,thank u!
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Superior service! The price was perfect! Shaq is a perfect gentleman! Please call him for your plumbing needs!
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Reviewed in December 2017
Timely, professional and courteous. They pay very close attention to detail with special consideration to aesthetics, location and access. Also they reviewed all my requests against all my options and discussed how they could meet my needs. Extremely satisfied with the install. After the...
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Reviewed in February 2017
It went pretty well. A technician came out, on time, and did the work in an efficient, professional manner. The technician was polite and agreeable, and cleaned up thoroughly when he was done. Unfortunately, the test they gave me to run after the work was done showed the radon levels were still...
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The well seemed to have run dry on New Years Eve so I called Shamrock after what seemed to be a continuous low water level for the next few days. I received a quick phone call back with a verbal response over the phone. No BS just honesty. The well may just need time to refill. Give it a few...
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Ryan and his assistant showed up exactly when he had said they would. We reviewed the work I had asked to have done, and he graciously allowed me to add a fifth item (the installation of the toilet). In less than two hours, all five tasks were completed (!?!), along with appropriate clean up....
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I found Jim through Angies List. Initially, I wanted Jim to come by and take a look at some pipe leak issues that we had in some rental units that we own, and provide us with an estimate. But Jim thought it would be too expensive for him to drive by to provide a free estimate. So he gave me a...
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Workers worked non-stop, no smoking, no testing, very neat and conscientious as well as safety conscious and polite and a good job site clean up job!
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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.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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