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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Reviewed in July 2018
They were quick to respond, and get needed testing done with full detailed report from lab in 3 days. John was very helpful, and explained things in great detail.
Clear Choice Home Inspections
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Reviewed in August 2017
Performed testing of irrigation system and house plumbing to determine if there was a leak.
Up A Creek Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Oregon Restoration while purchasing my new home. While working in the crawl space, a rather extensive amount of mold was found and I honestly had a few days of panic. However I called Oregon Restoration and Ryan and his crew were so reassuring, they were...
Oregon Restoration Co.
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Reviewed in February 2015
The provider was right on time during the time frame they said they would be there. Before starting they talked with us to determine the type of test problem we had and where. The provider then sprayed the inside of the house and outside. The provider also offered an annual service with a...
Simmons & Crowe Pest Control
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Reviewed in January 2015
We are glad we had the whole house tested. Though it resulted in the discovery of two other leaks (one in a guest bathroom, another in the dining room) it enabled us to have them repaired before the problems were magnified. The two additional leaks were completely hidden from us and we were...
Mold Inspection Sciences of Portland
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were very prompt in scheduling my appointment and providing services. The repairman checked out my gas oven as it was not heating. I figured it was the ignitor as I researched online before they came out. Turns out it was the ignitor. Rob said it was common and he did all the tests to be...
Reliable Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in January 2014
It went fine and they were very professional with the testing. 
Revival Energy LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
Two electricians showed up by 8am. They performed the work with good efficiency. One worked on the lectrical panel change. The other worked on the three extra outlets installed. They were completed by 1:30pm and cleaned up and finished by 2pm. The work looks very nice.Both electricians were...
PDX Electric LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
I called Pellet Stoves and they were able to schedule my appointment for the next day. Dustin of Pellet Stoves, did a great job in diagnosing the problem of my older generation Glo King pellet stove. He arrived on time, found the problem, made the repair, tested his repair to ensure it resolved...
PELLET STOVES & SPAS
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Reviewed in November 2012
On short notice Lovett was able to schedule Trevor to come out. He arrived early and after talking about the odd smells coming out of the crawl space he went under and inspected the drain pipes. He felt that the smells were coming from the insulation and not the pipes but I had a smoke test done...
LOVETT Inc
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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 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 think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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