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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Buyer beware, this company is a complete scam artist organization. Do not use!!! Run!! I contacted this company after a musty smell developed in one of my rooms. A technician came out and took samples that were then sent to a lab. A few days later I was contacted with the results from a Sr....
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Reviewed in May 2023
Timely and courteous and tested everything to determine the problem.
Hot Tub Handyman, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Poorly coordinated, owner refused to return to job saying it was too far away to conduct water test. Supervisor did not know how to conduct test. Agreed to facetime testing that didn't happen. Overpriced labor. Contract terms were fulfilled.
Biotek Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2019
They were very courteous and did a thorough inspection of my wood stove insert and chimney. After cleaning and smoke testing they took the time to explain the features of the stove to me (I've just purchased the home and never had a wood stove before). They said if I had any questions once I...
Carolina Ductmasters, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
I was impressed with this group and Mike Fowler who came out and assessed the situation. They seem very good , responsive, and the job was done quickly. I would recommend them . The true test, however, will be this winter when I see if my heating bill is substantially lowered.
EnergySmith Home Performance
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Reviewed in April 2019
Terrible experience. If you enjoy paying to be talked down too and made to feel worthless this is the place for you. The only Doctors office who when they get it wrong lash out at you and make it your fault because their right and your wrong and they will put it that way. Sorry the loss of...
Asheville Head Neck & Ear
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Reviewed in March 2019
Tech showed up on time and assessed the problem and provided a quote. He stared work immediately. Problem was a mis-seated wax seal. The seal was replaced and toilet reset and secured. The tec tested and retested to make sure problem was resolved. I would definitely use PlumbSmart again.
PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains
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Reviewed in September 2017
I thought I needed a filtration system but they said all I needed was a softening system and it's getting the job done. It's lovely. I called them. They said they needed to test the specimen to find out what I needed. I took a specimen to the office and they checked it. She confirmed with her...
Mountain Water Systems
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Reviewed in June 2017
OK, thought what they did was pricey, another company had quoted the same price which would have included water testing and adding the chemicals needed and vacuuming out the pool. Marked would hire again because there was not an option of maybe.
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Reviewed in December 2016
Visual inspection was performed first. Though water was detected, no obvious signs of mold. Then indoor and outdoor mold samples were collected. Final report after testing was that there was no need for mold remediation.
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You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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