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>

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Last update on January 15, 2022

Reviewed in January 2022
RR, LLC came to my home quickly determined what was necessary according to what my stated needs were gave me 3-4 options, provided the service (mold testing) I chose & delivered results in an expedient amount of time. The technician was friendly informative & thorough I highly recommend this...
Renew Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
My parents had a couple of leaks in their house in an upstairs bathroom and mold developed in the basement. We hired John Skelly to do the mold assessment as well as to test for asbestos. When he got to the house, he looked everything over and took air samples which were sent to a lab. He took...
H.N.S.T. Mold Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Gary was very helpful explaining the whole process, would recommend to anyone looking for fast and honest Testing, made an appointment for the next day, and he was able to squeeze me in the same day.
Clawback, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
Highly recommend. Leon was professional, very responsive, and honest with regard to what testing he felt was necessary for cost reasons. We received the results quickly and in a clear format.
Sky Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
They came right out and got everything going for me. It was perfect. I've used them for years and I have never an issue they could not fix. They are very customer focused. The best part of all, for me, is they are a one stop shop. They do my pool plumbing, electrical, water testing, open, and...
CRYSTAL CLEAR POOL AND SPA SVC INC
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Reviewed in August 2017
They started promptly at 9 and finished around 1:30 doing a very thorough job. After removing the asbestos on the pipes they painted them. At the end they did an air quality test. They were very professional and nice. We would use them again.
Gr Tech LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
they looked at one and told me i needed a new faucet, did not even test the other and told me that needed to be replaced also
Hudson Plumbing Air Conditioning & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2016
I had used NJ Mold about 2 years ago when I first moved into my home as I had a mold problem in my basement. Just recently I started to tear down wallpaper on my main floor and the painter noticed something that he suggested I get checked to make sure it was not mold. I had Jennifer come out and...
NJ Mold LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was not very pleased with Canto Construction. This was the first major renovation that I had outsourced to a contractor. I have done a lot of home restoration and renovation myself. In fact I instructed Chris Canto that I was going to fabricate and install the window and door trim, which came...
Canto Corp Construction
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Reviewed in March 2016
Work was overall good. Asked me to sign up for yearly service plans for A/c, heating and plumbing which I deferred. Tested my water and advised filter and water softner . Final cost was reduced twice ( home advisor discount and internet coupon) but still seemed high- had leaking bathtub faucet...
Water Works Plumbing, Heating & A/C
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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.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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.

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

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