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>

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J&M Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in July 2022
Fast scheduling, repairman came very next day within the time window they said. Was able to diagnose my in wall oven with what was wrong. He tested everything in the oven, come to find out it was the control board. It's an old oven, it's time was coming. Very nice, friendly, and appliance...
Blue Tie Appliance Guy
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Reviewed in May 2022
The men came when they said they would, and worked diligently until finished. The place looks as good as new. I would not hesitate to call them for future work or refer them to my family and friends. Excellent work!
Tidy Trident Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2022
These guys were phenomenal. We hired them to replace our shower faucet and shower head yesterday. They went above and beyond to make sure it was done right. I will say that it was a bit more expensive than I thought it would be, but I completely understand why. What I was super impressed with...
Adkins Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2021
Very reliable and very helpful. I would definitely use them again.
Allied Local Pros, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
First time experience with this business. Successful, print, fair fees, and very helpful!!!
Steve's Pro Service
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Reviewed in July 2017
I highly recommend Hurley Electric! After speaking with someone in their office, we were promptly contacted by the electrician, and we were able to arrange for service the next morning. The electrician suggested having a light fixture on hand just in case it was the ceiling light that was bad...
Hurley Electric
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Reviewed in August 2016
Great experience, they put a trap on washer drain and repaired main drain that had black pipe on it, and it was leaking (underground). They had to chip concrete to get to the black pipe. Checked in my attic and under the floor for roof vents and did a smoke test before and after to see if any...
Smith & Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2013
My laptop was running very slow and it would start to get hot on the <br /> bottom then i seen the ashland pc care ad and decided to call them up i <br /> told them i would like the full maintenance done so i had taken it into <br /> them the same day. They tested it out with a machine they...
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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.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

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 think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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