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• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Excellent communication during the entire project. They care about the end result and the happiness of their clients!
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Muy buena calidad en la hora de dar el acabado final y sobre todo muy responsable en la limpieza me encantó el final
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Reviewed in November 2024
Art House Remodeling exceeded my remodeling expectations. Would recommend 100% to anyone who has remodeling needs and not sure how to go about it. Jessica walks you thru the process and has years of experience and expertise.
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Reviewed in April 2024
They double check several times to make sure it was exactly what I wanted/needed
Big Mike's Siding and General Construction
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Reviewed in December 2023
Jon, Ler and Emanuel L were the crew who installed 5 piers on the corner of my house. They were very efficient, and left things looking exactly as before they did the job. I received updates as their work progressed.
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Reviewed in January 2023
The two guys were very fast, efficient and cleaned up all of the mess. There was damage to one window screen, one panel of the patio door and missing part for the door which they are replacing and taking care of it for us. We were very pleased.
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Reviewed in November 2022
Providers that came to our house were polite and friendly. Left work spaces clean.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Project: Murphy bed with shelves Just what we needed for our extra bedroom. The craftsmanship is excellent. The whole staff was great to work with. The whole staff was great to work with.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Good cleaning job but Too High priced.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Hands down the best plumber, hardest worker and best customer service around! Very determined to get his work done right and affordable! Will definitely be using him for all our plumber needs and referring this company to anyone dealing with what we have! Excellent!!
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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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

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.

Asbestos was most commonly produced and integrated into building products from the 1920s to the late 1980s. In reality, asbestos use should have ceased much sooner because asbestos was linked to cancer in studies produced as early as the 1950s. You can even extend that number past the 1980s due to stockpiled materials and because some countries treat asbestos use differently. It may also be found more in commercial applications than residential.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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