How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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It went very well. They came out the same day I contacted them and started the water removal that day.
Best Option Restoration of Lexington
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Reviewed in September 2021
Got the job done; took a second visit because initial pressure test failed, but issue was resolved professionally.
SDS Sewer & Drain Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Mr Stamper was thorough and professional. I had started a job I wasn’t able to finish because I had bought the wrong product. I called him for help and he was able to assist me in getting the right product for the job and also completing my bathroom.
Stamper Woodworking
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Reviewed in April 2017
Good experience: We purchased our home a few years ago and it was marketed as having a radon mitigation system though we weren't sure where it was. Decided to test in December 2016 and discovered that radon levels in our home were high. Apex attempted reasonable incremental steps without jumping...
Lexington Radon Mitigation
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Reviewed in March 2017
I hired Action Mold Removal to test the mold levels in my home after my go-to HVAC maintenance company implied strongly to me that I had a dangerous situation with organic matter in my vents and laid out a plan to treat it for nearly $4,000 and advised me that "Testing for mold is expensive;...
Action Mold Pros
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Reviewed in February 2016
Mike arrived when promised. We had previously purchased the toilets from Home Depot. He uninstalled the old ones and installed the new. This required an unexpected repair to the underlying connection in one bath. He completed this repair and installed and thoroughly tested the installation. We...
Mike Hudson Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2015
Clay was very clear and knowledgeable about the mold and toxic material test. He answered all my questions and he gave me a lot of insight on what to watch out for. I would recommend him to anyone. Great job!
Nefcor
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Reviewed in February 2015
Morning of appt provider called to verify appt. upon arrival which was exact time fragme which was agreed upon went to work changing 5 bad smoke detectors. He had upgraded the alarms which he brought proceeded to change out each one and test them. The work was preformed in a very timely manner...
Nichols Electric
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Reviewed in July 2013
These guys were amazing. I had been told I had a gas leak by the gas company and had 2 plumbers prior to them come out and tell me that I did not have a leak and both had indicated they used a pressure test. Within the first 20 minutes, they located a gas line that had previously been capped,...
Mason-Shirley Plumbing Inc
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The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

If you hire a dedicated asbestos inspector near you in addition to your local home inspector, it will cost between $200 and $800. If, however, your general home inspector happens to be certified as an asbestos inspector, they can charge you a smaller fee and tack on the cost to the home inspection. In general, home inspectors do not do physical testing, but will provide a visual assessment so you know what you are working with.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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.

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials.

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