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>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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M glad I found this company. Very fair price Very co side rate if the customer and they are fast plus they test before they leave I would recommend this company
Garden State Water Heaters
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Reviewed in January 2022
We are really happy that we decided to install the water treatment system at our home. Aafreen Pfoa was detected in our water. Mr. Pal installed the system for us. He made sure the faucet was matching to the theme. The work was done very meticulously. We tested our water to ensure the RO was...
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Reviewed in August 2020
Jeff responded to my inquiry immediately and offered to help. After viewing the suspected mold in my basement, based on eyesight alone, Jeff surmised I had a mold problem. He recommended that he conduct the necessary testing to determine the exact nature of the problem and gave me a price to do...
Bio-Tech Restoration & Emergency Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
I worked with Patrick for my asbestos testing. He go the work done quick and had great turn around time.
Continuous Support, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
They did a great job. We had a lot of mold and they came in, did testing, and the workers came and did the work. We are very happy, they were thorough. Nothing but great things to say.
Environmental Health Consultants
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Reviewed in January 2018
We have an underground oil tank, and I've heard horror stories over the years about what can happen when they leak. I found out that homeowners can purchase insurance to cover the costs of an oil leak, but first, of course, the oil tank or soil must be inspected by an approved testing company....
Eco Logic Environmental Testing Inc
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Reviewed in June 2017
They did not test vermiculite (insulation) for Asbestos and charged extra for asbestos removal. They are not licensed to remove Asbestos.
atticrawl
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Reviewed in May 2016
Overall Ok job but the fact that owner doesn't stand by his worker and keep his words spoiled overall experience. More details are as follows.... Hired John Burton for serving few items in my bathroom project. Among few other things, his team installed shower faucet. Some time later when my...
JOHN BURTON PLUMBING & HEATING INC.
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Reviewed in November 2015
Rick did a great job of being able to scheduling me for the weekend and explained the process in detail while he was setting up his test equipment. The test air pumps had to run for 2 hrs so he left and came back 2 hrs later to pick up the equipment. We were concerned that we would need to run...
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Reviewed in June 2015
<p>We have an inground liner pool and, in the summer of 2013, we realized that water has been leaking at about 1/4" per day. Since it was already toward the end of the summer and the water temperature was getting colder, we decided to hold off until the next summer to have the problem fixed. ...
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Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

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.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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