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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Last update on February 26, 2019

Reviewed in February 2019
Since we had not had professional remediation done on our Hurricane Michael flooded home and had done cleaning and stud treating ourselves, Thomas worked in the "cart before the horse" fashion in satisfying our testing needs. Luckily, from his years of working in remediation, he was able...
Jurassic Environmental Specialists, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2018
Brantley did an excellent job testing and even found a leak we were not aware of. However, that was on the 17th. He said we should have results by end of week, but so far no word, and this is the 26th. Granted we have had Christmas holidays in the mean time, but we thought we would hear by...
Advanced IAQ Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
they were suppose to come back to check for the core salt salinity as they had forgotten that part of test kit. never heard back from them. Also were suppose to get back with us about a maintenance plan and never did.
Pool Solutions of North FL
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Reviewed in October 2016
See written test for better understanding of results with attached photos.
The "Fun-Gi's" Non Pressure Fungicide Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2014
After calling and meeting with THREE painting companies Javier was the only one to even give me an estimate. Not only was the price very reasonable, he was very friendly and very professional. This is to be expected from the business owner- the real test is when the guys show up to do the...
Fresh Coat
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Reviewed in April 2014
<strong> <br /> On 4.15.2014, installation was completed and tested with battery where the test almost completely restored.<br /> Yesterday, I noticed a white water ball at entrance of piping into unit. I stopped the fan and AC and called for<br /> additional service visit scheduled for...
Green HVAC Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in March 2013
They came prompty. They tested the air, the walls, the carpet, bathrooms, everything for types of mold and mildew. A few days later I received their report. All fine. <br />
Airsafe Inc
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Reviewed in August 2012
We are in the process of buying a house, and wanted to get the well inspected. Our home inspector recommended this company, and I gave them a call. Eventhough I called late afternoon, Dennis was able to fit me into his schedule the next day. He arrived with an assistant, on time, and very...
Gainesville Pump Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
Will said we had no pipe leaks but we had a shower pan leak and the water damage looked pretty bad in the walls and probably under the tile. <br /> <br /> We called our insurance company and a contractor. The insurance adjuster wanted a full leak detection test. WIll came back out and...
First Choice Plumbing Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in September 2010
professional and informative onsite visit, still waiting on test results and analysis
Sani Tech Environmental
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Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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

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.

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