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>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div>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. </div>

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Ron did a fantastic job! He explained the entire instalation procedure to me before starting and afterwards showed me the entire system and made sure I was satisfied with it and knew how it worked. He also explained how to use the radon test kit. Would definitely recommend using West Michigan...
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Reviewed in May 2024
Nik was friendly, efficient and thorough. He had me test the dishwasher before he left. He wanted to be sure that he fixed the mistakes that another person made a year prior. I would definitely hire him again and refer him to others.
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Reviewed in July 2022
We had a walk in shower installed. The sales-rep that came out and he was very informed on their products. I was sold on Five Star Bath after he showed me the difference in their samples, compared to samples from others!! Lots of choices with colors, accessories, and layouts. The installer did a...
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Very pleased with this company. We really appreciated the time spent with us in deciding on design and colors, woods, flooring, counters, fixtures, etc. The finished bathroom was exactly as we had planned it. The work was very professional and was completed ahead of schedule. Thanks Five Star...
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Reviewed in August 2019
Did not test anything just opened up the back and touched a few things, no test equipment involved.
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We are out of state buyers looking to relocate to Tennessee. Tommy Kirby of 1st Choice Home Inspections completed our home inspection on the day and time arranged, as promised. He contacted us promptly afterwards with the results. He even advised us that due to what may be some costly repairs...
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Reviewed in February 2016
He tested the system before doing the repairs to make sure I needed the new pump I requested. Then, on installation day, tested one more time to see if any thing had changed before installing the new pump. He then tested all sprinkler zones to see that all heads were functioning properly and...
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Reviewed in February 2015
Brian showed up on time and did the work correctly and quickly. He suggested where to buy the shower head before his visit so that we could order it prior to his arrival. He had to cut through a copper water line and replace our outside access which had quit working due to a faulty...
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Reviewed in December 2013
They were great upfront and responsive. Install date got pushed later into November than I hoped. Job is done, looks great and ready for the real test in spring.
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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

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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.

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.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

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