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• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in June 2022
The workers were polite, professional, and efficient. They did a great job dismantling and removing my old hot tub, and they cleaned up afterwards.
All Haul Services
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Reviewed in May 2022
Love our new shower! The project was completed In one day.
Bath Planet of Peoria
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Reviewed in December 2018
I appreciated that they tested airflow before doing any work. Quickly found the problem, explained well and got everything venting well again.
CinderBox Chimney Services
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Reviewed in August 2018
Did not like the sales rep's style/pressure to get us to make a decision on the spot. Hasn't rained yet to put product to the test.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in April 2017
Salesman and technicians were very professional. Installation went very smoothly and technician assured systems were working prior to leaving. At the follow-up visit, they tested water and adjusted system as needed. Very friendly and professional! Would highly recommend.
Superior Water Systems
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Reviewed in July 2015
On Friday, July 10th, Staats sent out there technician, Don to look at my A/C unit. Don showed up and I took him downstairs to allow him to see the unit and then outside. He checked the Freon levels and advised me that we were indeed low and that there was a possible leak somewhere. I asked if...
Staats Service Today
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Reviewed in May 2014
I called Brad Ogborn and described my problem as well as the troubleshooting I had done to that point. He gave me several tips and techniques to further troubleshoot the problem. I employed his advice and although I refined my understanding of the issue I still couldn't find the problem. I calle...
Ogborn Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
My wife and I are working on purchasing a home built in the mid-1970s. Perry came out to do both a home inspection and radon test. His prices are clearly listed on his website, and we paid exactly what we were quoted. I wanted to walk through the house with Perry to review any potential...
Rock Solid Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2012
I called around 10 am requesting a plumber, the receptionist stated that they had one in the area who could be there before noon. A while later I received a call that the plumber was on his way. The plumber was very pleasant, we had a nice conversation while he worked, and was very...
Reading & Son Plumbing Inc
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

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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