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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Reviewed in April 2023
The mold testing was conducted professionally and at a fair price.
Green Home Solutions of North Central and Western MA
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Reviewed in November 2019
Had my yearly furnace inspection done on 11/15. Guy from Sila was very courteous and quick. Pointed out a problem and addressed problem with the CO test port.
Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
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Reviewed in September 2018
After the terrible fires that occurred in the Andovers/Lawrence area occurred, we were told by Columbia Gas (long story) that we needed to hire a plumber to perform some leak tests to our pipes because there was supposed to be a leak somewhere (there wasn't). My wife was in touch with Jim...
J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2017
Tub looks excellent. Of course the test of time is critical. Hopefully with some care, as we were told it will last a long time.
Custom Glaze
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Reviewed in May 2016
The testing was done with a two day turn around and was fast and easy.
Nealco Inspectional Services
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Reviewed in March 2016
Matt from MCS Environmental was very polite and prompt in answering questions. He did his work as described. We had a slight snag because my buyer performed mold air sampling too soon after the remediation. Matt came back for free and performed the additional work requested by my buyer. The test...
MCS Environmental
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Reviewed in June 2015
The plumbers called ahead, arrived on time (actually a few minutes early), and were pleasant and professional. The quality of the work was excellent, and they were meticulous about testing the results before leaving. <br />
Titan Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in November 2014
Mike is very dependable when he said he would be at my home he was. He explained the work that needed to be done before starting the job and communicated with me throughout. He tested the pumps thoughly to make sure that they functioned correctly and that there were no leaks. I would highly...
Gotme Under Pressure ?, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
1-Toilet was leaking, they removed toilet and found both the reason and cause. The flange had wiggle room which resulted in the wax ring cracking and leaking. They braced the flange in place so it would not move and then replaced the wax ring. Added toilet back in and cleaned the bathroom...
Evolved Mechanical LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
They showed up within the scheduled 2 hour window of time. The technician was polite and was able to clear the drain. He tested and retested the drain to make sure it was completely clear. He did not leave a mess. He answered all my questions. I even asked about how to prevent future clogs....
Wayne's Drains
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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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