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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div>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.</div>

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Quick and easy testing, would recommend.
Earthwatch Environmental Consulting Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Great team and very professional. Testing was done in a professional manner, helped us get through this way easier than we though
LEAD-AWARE INSPECTIONS
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Reviewed in July 2024
This company is very responsive and professional. They provide a great service and report at a fair price. I highly recommend this company for mold testing!
Metro Mold Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Testing was done promptly, great communication, competitive pricing, smooth service. Highly recommend. Thank you!
BSD Environmental Group, LTD
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Reviewed in September 2021
Great the testing was awesome
Aerus Active Pure Ocean County
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Reviewed in February 2020
Marion was accommodating and professional. He came the next day and did his testing. I would highly recommend him.
Atech Home Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2019
5* will certainly provide you with high quality services, relatively low prices and quick response to any issue in regards to asbestos/lead testing and/or project design.
Five Star Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
I had a leaking expansion tank on my boiler and Ken and his crew took care of replacing the tank and bleeding and testing the system. They came on time, were very professional in how they work and had the job done in a couple of hours. They may not be the cheapest but they are perfectionists and...
Big Apple Plumbing and Heating Corp
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Reviewed in June 2017
They've done a great job with lead testing at my place! For such a great price I received the best service ever! I highly recommend this company to anyone.
Five Star Environmental Inc
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Reviewed in January 2016
Since this was not for a certification, just for our own peace of mind, Ed let me know that he wouldn't need to take as many samples - since testing is paid per sample, this saved a lot of money. He was also very forthright about which areas presented a risk and which didn't. It was all very...
QualTech Corp
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

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.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

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

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.

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