Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <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>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</div>

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Reviewed in February 2022
Great response time. Explained services available, tested for mold on initial visit, results back in two days. No pressure, did not try to sell something we did not need! Very pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend this company if you need mold testing!
Pure Air Mold Remediation
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Reviewed in March 2019
Very thorough. I wanted an inspection to get an idea of what I might need to pay attention to in preparing my home for a possible sale. I was also able to get a radon test and termite inspection through them. They were well worth it.
Garr Home Inspections
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Reviewed in January 2019
Gary performed the inspection on rather short notice. He also did the radon testing. His report was very clear and Gary was very helpful in answering the questions that I had.
Louisville Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Matt is very professional, honest, and will make sure you don't waste your money on tests that aren't necessary. He is thorough and resourceful and will put your mind at ease as you either choose his service or another. I chose his. He seems to know more about mold and has many areas...
Perma Jack of Louisville
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Reviewed in November 2017
Called and got an evening appointment scheduled for the very next day. Guy did a very thorough inspection of our house and talked us through the root causes of our issues. We thought the price for testing was a bit high, other than that though we look forward to completing the the rest of the...
A1 Quality Home Inspection
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Reviewed in December 2016
somethings worked out superbly and some are still being tested. They probably deserve a "A. "I just need time to decide. They are clearly very knowledgeable.
The Appliance Man
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Reviewed in February 2016
Very pleased with the service. Eric was extremely thorough and did a great job of explaining each test. The final report exceeded expectations and identified many areas I would never have thought would have been a major source of heat loss. I highly recommend Building Performance. 
Building Performance Group
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Reviewed in October 2015
Air Serv performed the test and never sent the results. I actually had forgotten completely about the test until months later when it dawned on me they had never emailed me the results. I called several times and was told the owner handled the test results and that they would let him know I was...
Aire Serv of Louisville
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Reviewed in September 2015
He did a good job, explained everything in detail, and tested to be sure everything worked well. We were very satisfied and won't hesitate to use him if we have any other plumbing problems. 
Cotton Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in August 2015
Tom made an initial visit to check it out. He made arrangements for two plumbers to arrive after BUD marked the utilities. The plumbers showed up at 8:30 immediately found the leak then dug a small area. They replaced the coupler the tested for leaks. Lastly the filled in the hole. They finished...
Charles Guelda & Sons Plumbing
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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

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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.

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

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