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Q: When was asbestos banned from pipe insulation?

• <div><p>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.</p></div>

Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: Can you cover asbestos tile with carpet?

• <div><p>While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.</p></div>

Q: What is asbestos encapsulation?

• <div><p>Asbestos encapsulation is an alternative to asbestos abatement or removal. Suppose you have hired an asbestos testing service and they recommend encapsulation. In that case, they will cover the asbestos with a protective barrier or put it in a sealed enclosure so the fibers cannot escape. Encapsulation usually costs between $2 and $6 per square foot.</p></div>

Q: How long does asbestos removal usually take?

• <div><p>Duration varies, commonly from a few days to a week, based on building assessment.</p></div>

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Last update on February 20, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Highly recommend! This spray foam company has done two shops for me, and their work is top-notch. Professional, efficient, and great to work with. Excellent insulation results—couldn’t be happier!"
Spray Foam Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2025
Absolutely! They were precise in all the angle cuts. They worked steadily and kept the construction area clean and uncluttered. When they finished, it was totally as clean as when they first arrived. Hired them again for a special project and as expected it was excellent.
Pencil Point Carpentry
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Reviewed in August 2024
They did an amazing excellent job with not only the work they did but was impressed with their on time arrival just like they said they would and were great on communicating with me. They have done two projects for me so far. A complete yard cleanup that they now maintain regularly. They also...
JWD Handyman Service
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Reviewed in April 2024
No hassle, explained what they are going to do. First time a sealer actually used rubber compound to fill in bigger cracks. Showed up on time for work and repair
Asphalt Maintenance
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Reviewed in August 2023
Complete kitchen remodel to include demo, new cabinetry, new tile flooring, texture and paint walls, popcorn removal, new vents, rewire and replum kitchen and utility, new fan install and new lighting. All the above was accomplished in an outstanding manner with professionalism and courtesy. ...
CW Construction and Repairs
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Reviewed in July 2022
The technician was knowledgeable and was on time. I would and will use them again if the need be.
J & J Burk Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2020
I've already re-hired Tall Timber Services to remove some additional trees.
Tall Timber Tree Services
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Reviewed in August 2016
They were unclear with the billing. They initially made it sound like they evaluation charge would be rolled into the the total charge. When they gave me the invoice they were separate charges. I called the office and they remove the charge, but the tech on sight displayed a bad attitude.
Wilford Johnson Electric Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2015
Very quick on first call to return call, meet, and give estimate. Work was accomplished quickly and at agreed price. He followed up a couple of weeks later, and gained more of my business as I had a other tree that needed to be removed.
Creative Design Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2013
Entire process from start to finish went fantastic. I contacted Mr. Ronald Golden (owner of Tree B Gone, LLC) on 04/11/2013. He actually answered the phone. Mr. Golden went by on the evening of the 11th (same day of contact) and examined work to be done and gave me a bid to remove 6 trees,...
Tree B Gone LLC
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Lone Star Mold Testing

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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Comanche, OK and surrounding areas

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"Excellent service. Results were prompt and I appreciated the way that Lance walked me through the entire process. He was very thorough, easy to reach, and followed up after completion of services. Highly recommended!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Comanche, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"it went very well. he did everything that u would expect, and he fixed all the rotten wood that was there too."

Recommended by70%of homeowners

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Contracting 4 Solutions

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Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Comanche, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great, very easy to work with."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Asbestos encapsulation is an alternative to asbestos abatement or removal. Suppose you have hired an asbestos testing service and they recommend encapsulation. In that case, they will cover the asbestos with a protective barrier or put it in a sealed enclosure so the fibers cannot escape. Encapsulation usually costs between $2 and $6 per square foot.

Duration varies, commonly from a few days to a week, based on building assessment.

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