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>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</div>

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 January 2024
Excellent service, and fast results. Had both asbestos testing on old floor tile and mold testing in basement. Very knowledgeable and provided information and advice on other subjects. HIghly recommend.
Turn-Key Environmental Consultants
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Reviewed in August 2022
Appeared very knowledgeable regarding the problem I was having. Was on time and went right to work.. At this point I am very pleased with the results due to seeing less dust in the air and on furniture. The big test will come once I turn the furnace on this fall. I was informed to call them...
Buckeye State Radon
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Reviewed in September 2019
Pressure test was done and found no leaks and I had a shut off valve installed at my gas dryer.
H&S Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in March 2019
I had just purchased a house with water supplied from a well. The iron content and hardness of the water is very high. I run aquariums so I had performed my own water tests. They came out, analyzed the water, and confirmed my own tests. They installed an iron filter, water softener, carbon...
A Better Water System, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
We moved into a home with two sinks in the master. One sink worked and the other didn't. We planned to replace both, so didn't think too much of it. After our recent irrigation system backflow test, the working sink stopped workingand the non-working sink started working. Convinced we had a huge...
Korrect Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in May 2017
This was an amazing experience. I have already experienced the benefit. It is much less humid in my house this spring. I haven't received a gas or electric bill but I am actually excited. They promised a 10% efficiency increase and we actually got closer to 33% according to Vectren's...
Bombash Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
Josh was very professional, very punctual and courteous. He cleaned the drain in our basement, before leaving he had us fill both sinks up in the kitchen to see if the shower would continue to fill with water. The standing water issue was no longer and issue. FOr good measure he had us run...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in August 2014
During our initial conversation, all my questions were answered and I was advised of the process for testing. A few days after sending the fee and samples for testing I received a call advising me that I didn't have asbestos. This was followed up with a written report and certificate...
AAA Remediation, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
We had a radon concentration of 7.0 pCi/l in our home. I had determined that from getting 2 radon test kits from Lowes and putting them in places in our basement and followed the instructions in the kit to get the results back. I chose Radon-X because of the reviews here on Angie's List....
Radon-X
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Reviewed in December 2013
The estimate and work was done in a timely manner. There was good coordination between C&M with the person doing the blower door test and the person who came to inspect for rebates. The rebate process was made easy for me.
C & M INSULATION, INC
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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.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

Hiring a professional for mold and toxic material testing ensures precise identification of harmful substances within a home. Professionals utilize specialized equipment and techniques, providing accurate results that inform proper removal strategies, safeguarding occupant health.

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

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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