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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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When reviewing a companies overall performance, I typically wait a few weeks to test the product, workmanship, reliability etc. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to have their bathroom remodeled. How refreshing to do business with a company that delivers on every promise made...
Five Star Bath of Oak Brook
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Reviewed in October 2021
Very friendly, relatable, knew immediately what needed to be tested and kept his word that we would get the results back in a timely manner. Highly recommended!
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2021
Prompt replies and timely work. Very cooperative and easy to work with. Results available same day test ended.
Boomtown Radon Testing
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Reviewed in April 2019
Joe @ MAS arrived on time, promptly fixed our kitchen faucet issue, had me test the work, did the paperwork and he disappeared. Thx HomeAdvisor and MAS Plumbing. 5?
MAS Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2018
I am in the process of trying to buy a house that came back with really high mold counts. The sellers hired another company to come out with their "professional" tester and basically conducted a sniff test and a visual and claimed there was no mold present and we wasted our time and money. I...
Mold Pro Chicago
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Reviewed in May 2017
Great. It seemed to work well but not really a good test this year due to mild winter.
Silver Hammer Construction
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Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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.

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

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