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>

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Reviewed in June 2024
Keith was very professional ; wanted to be sure I knew exactly how this appliance worked before he left. I would highly recommend him.
Knaak Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in October 2022
Excellent. They were timely. Excellent outcome. Pet stains were more than anticipated, but I was kept informed. Very happy
Burris Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in May 2022
They responded quickly and were flexible to my situation. I&#39;m waiting to receive my test results and their report.
Mold Test Company NY
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Reviewed in November 2020
Matthew was hired to install a NEST thermostat by a non-local contractor. He arrived on time and quickly diagnosed that the NEST that had been purchased by the contractor was the wrong one for my wiring. He informed the contractor and went to purchase the correct item. He neatly, precisely and...
Matthew Wilson Engineering
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Reviewed in April 2019
Testing was done very professionally, friendly tester and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend them.
Turn Key Home Inspections
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Reviewed in February 2018
The President was the person who came to present the proposal and he was very honest and very impressive. Working with his office later was a good experience. The work was done very well and professionally. The unit is testing well and I hope we do not have to use it but it seems if we do we...
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in June 2017
Barefoot inspected the system and found that we needed to replace the distribution box. The original was 53 years old. The inspector showed me what was wrong, quoted me a price, and agreed to do the work in the next few business days. A few days later they came and replaced the old deteriorated...
Barefoot Septic and Sewer Inc
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Reviewed in January 2017
Leahe Development came out the next day after calling them to give me an estimate on fixing the water leak. Once over here they noticed the lose floor tile and mold on the pipes, which were also asbestos. They gave me a quote for fixing the water leak and gave me recommendations on the mold and...
Leahe Development Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2016
I shut off the water quickly so no damage was done. Called D'Angelo's and they agreed to send a tech that afternoon. Sean showed up right on time and got to work. I had decided to replace both hose bibs, and he used frost proof units. I was impressed that the hose bibs were high quality...
D'Angelo's Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in November 2006
I had three estimates that were almost identical and were presumably based on square footage and the cost of asphalt. Two of the companies (including Cardwell) were selected based on longevity and the BBB report;the third was in-town. The repair/resurfacing went according to our agreement and...
Cardwell Construction Co Inc
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

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.

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.

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