Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2021
1st priority inspections,inc carried out inspection,tests and explained results of tests in professional and common ways to me.
1st Priority Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Very patient with my questions and passionate about their work. I noticed the difference after the insulation of my house but the real test will come when the winter hits! But overall I was super pleased with their work and it was affordable.
J.C. Home Care Center, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2021
It went well, after all the testing, I had to install a new boiler.
Air Tactical Hvac Services
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Reviewed in September 2020
I have been living at my West Hempstead home for about 9 years now. I first saw Lamar Ramsey at our town library regarding water contamination and ways to improve your home drinking water in March 2016. After the meeting I took one of his cards. I called him that weekend and he came by to my...
Aqua Right
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Reviewed in March 2020
I hired Long Island Precision when my kitchen sink started to leak water into the basement, Irvin came to fix it. They replaced the whole pipe and leak tested it. We then hired him to install our boiler this winter and will be hiring them again to replace in the summer to replace our windows and...
Long Island Precision Home Improvement Corp.
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Reviewed in March 2018
Thank you Larry and your crew for your outstanding job and service. i had 3 times free estimaste from other companies before Larry. all of them just go up and down, did not do any test, just stand there and talk... Only Larry did water test and finger out my leaking problem. and replace it in...
LI Prestige Construction
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Reviewed in February 2018
Aquatec installed my sprinklers over 10 years ago and have been servicing them ever since; Spring turn on, Fall blow out and back flow test. I live in an incorporated village which strictly enforces the back flow test requirement. Aquatec sends those results in on my behalf without delay. From...
Aquatec Lawn Sprinkler
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Reviewed in September 2017
quick service, quick return of testing results and gave recommendations for companies for remediation of asbestos.
Allied Asbestos Inspectors, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2017
The work was completed when expected. As we had certain issues with the tub we could not even test the work he had done for us until the work was done with the tub. That took a bit over 8 months before everything was done. We let Eddie know we were going to test the tub; he let me know he was...
Newgrange Electric Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2017
The initial visit by John was for a thorough walk through of the house, and a door-blower test to determine how leaky the house was. John was exceptionally helpful, patiently answering all my questions and explaining what he recommended be done. The crew arrived on a subsequent day exactly on...
Econo-Therm Insulation Co
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No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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