Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2020
I had lead and asbestos testing done on the large 250 year old house I just purchased. Taylor was very polite, professional and patient with all my questions. He is very knowledgeable and helped to explain everything very clearly to me so that I understood the process. He was also very honest...
Crown Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was very pleased with the laboratory's responsiveness, in regards to answering questions I had about taking samples. They were very good in communicating how best to sample the air on both the finished and unfinished sides of our basement. However, where I was disappointed was when I...
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
I wouldn't recommend. They have excellent supplies; it's the place to go for all of that type material like pool materials, to test the water. I and others have found that they rush. They have inexperienced people. They have kids working for them. They either misdiagnose pool issues or they just...
POOL GUYS
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Reviewed in November 2013
The firm is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. It worked well in conjunction with Turtle Clan Laboratory Testing Company to establish and continue a remediation protocol as remediation progressed and as retests were taken. It coordinated very well with other contractors. It was...
Envirocare LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
It could not have gone better! Tom Tomascak was very thorough and business like. The process is somewhat time consuming because after the well is treated with chlorine you have to draw the chlorinated water out of the well, through tank and hot water heater and the entire piping system in the...
Tomascak Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2013
On time (a little early in fact), professional, thorough and a pleasant guy. He tested the existing HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems and examined the structure for safety and stability. He performed basic septic, well and radon tests to reveal any issues or concerns. He explained what he...
Above Grade Home Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
30 minutes start to finish. George cleaned faucet seat area before installing the new faucet. He removed all old materials and tested new connections before leaving our home. Very pleasant experience overall. Would recommend in a heart beat. <br />
Pipe Dreams Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2012
Action Appliance Repair advertises that they have an office in Torrington, CT that repairs appliances, so thats why we called them. Action Appliance Repair was called to check out a non-functioning Bosch built-in microwave oven unit (sits atop a built-in Bosch oven). The technician examined the...
MAYTAG ACTION LINE APPLIANCE
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Reviewed in August 2012
Steve was very patient with us in regard to a start time because materials were slow to come in. He began on the date he set and the job was finished about 6 weeks later. I do think it could have been accomplished sooner if the crew arrived earlier (than 10 am sometimes as late as 1) and stayed...
Pickering Construction LLC
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Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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