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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Reviewed in March 2024
Very happy with results. Found them to be very professional and accommodating .
YDI Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in October 2023
Ivy Lea replaced a leaky roof over my sunroom with ...a leaky roof. The roof is under warranty and i have been waiting for nearly 2 months for a water test. i have placed countless calls. clearly honoring a warranty is not their priority.
Ivy Lea Construction
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Reviewed in October 2022
Fast, courteous response to the initial query. The owner, Mr. Bacon came to my home and fully explained what he would do, answered all my questions, provided a competitive proposal and the work was done on schedule in a professional manner. Post installation, Radon testing confirmed the desired...
Certified Radon Systems
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Reviewed in May 2022
Excellent service. Prompt, polite and knowledgeable. Even offered a free radon test for the kitchen countertops made of granite.
Turn Key Mold Inspections
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Reviewed in November 2021
This is the best plumber around. Fair, honest and talented.
JOHN D HUCK 3RD GENERATION PLUMBING
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Reviewed in December 2020
They showed up promptly and provided an estimate which I accepted, but it was mostly downhill from there. The technician appeared to repair the faucet leak, but after leaving, I tested on my own and determined that the leak was still there albeit to a lesser extent. I called and the dispatcher...
Superior Plumbing & Rooting Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2017
Very well and through. Performed additional Radon test as requested. Findings report was prompt & clear including color pictures and highlighted areas to define issues. This inspector has good knowledge, understanding, and awareness. Easy to do business with and very punctual.
1st Look Home Inspections
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Reviewed in November 2015
I called T- Mark Plumbing because my wife heard running water in the Sump Pump Room and I was worried that our Pump wasn't working anymore, So T-Mark Plumbing came to the house and tested the Pump and they found out there was nothing wrong with it and because they offer free estimates there was...
T-Mark Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
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Reviewed in October 2015
It went well. The big test will be this winter to find out. They were great, they came out in below zero temperature.
Big "G" Roofing & Siding, LLC.
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Reviewed in May 2013
They came at the time decided on. They first came to the door asked about the job and accessed the work. Both men asked me what I would prefer to be done and proceeded with my agreement of the work. They completed the job at the prescribed time then tested the gas line and grill area. They wrote...
Paul E Vogel Plumbing & Htg
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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

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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