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• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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The cleaners were conscientious and paid attention to detail. I highly recommend!
UV Cleaning Hands
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Reviewed in August 2023
Prompt response to my request for help and courteous and professional tech. He thoroughly explained where the leak was and how he was able to fix it
Action Plumbing Heating And Air
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Reviewed in April 2023
I have been using Granite State Window Cleaning for 7 years now. I have been completed satisfied!
Granite State Window Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
My split system Mitsubishi needed to be cleaned of sediment (which rarely happens) as it was experiencing some moisture issues. Kyle came and did a wonderful job of cleaning and testing, and the system is perfectly working once again. Can't say enough about the rapid response time and...
Live Free Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2020
Rep was on time, discussed procedures and time frame for getting test results
L & M Home Inspection Service, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
Very Professional ,explained what we would be looking for from the test results. At this time awaiting results.
Mold Science Environmental
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Reviewed in September 2017
They arrived on time and went right to work. The floors were beautiful! Welhington was a pleasure to work with. The finish has held up well, even with the dogs walking on it daily which is an extreme test, but it's passed with flying colors!
DS General Services Corp.
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Reviewed in April 2014
I need to obtain my test results before I hire for remediation.
US Water Consultants, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2012
Courteous and professional, they arrive on time and clean the furnace, replacing the nozzle and filter, doing the efficiency test and checking that the hot water from the tap is below scalding temp while the hot water in the heating loop is much hotter. <br />
Cota & Cota Heating Fuels
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Reviewed in June 2011
I arrived a few minutes past the appointment time and found both the owner of the company and an assistant already at work. The owner sat down with me to describe the process and to explain what the final report would look like. Contracts and agreements were signed. Any questions or concerns...
GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

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