How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2023
The technician was experienced and knowledgeable. He was thorough in his work, which included testing, and gave helpful answers to my questions.
Green Box Mechanical
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Reviewed in February 2021
My hot water pressure was a trickle, they were prompt and though various testing even crawling under the house, replacing a piece of pipe discovered that there was a old valve that through friction of pulling on the spray arm movement of the PEX pipe had turned its self almost off. When I had my...
Executive Drains, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
Quick in and out and tested both before he left on water pressure and leaking. Will be our plumbing service for sure. Got 4 bids and this was great
M P Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in June 2019
This company should be removed from Angies list and every other list they are on - I have been trying to reach them for the last 3 months to find out if they were going to do my backflow test -they cannot be reached by phone - when you call 503-858-7606 no one answers, and it sends you to a...
BVI Backflow
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Reviewed in August 2017
We've had beautiful response and professionalism. We were having a plumbing issue. They did the test at no charge. They gave us some additional chemicals at no charge. They said this should settle it down, but if it doesn't we will come out and drain it for you, fill it and redo the chemicals to...
Haven Spa Pool & Hearth
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Reviewed in August 2016
. Anderson pool did a leak test on my pool and they said the lines were good. No leaks. After they finished the pool the pool leaks. I called Anderson and they told me it was my problem. The tile lines are not straight. The color finish on the new deck has faded and the sub contractor refuses to...
Anderson Poolworks
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Reviewed in January 2016
Mold and toxic materials test
The Mold Reporters, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
they came out and did the testing, left a copy of the report and sent a copy to the city of Wilsonville as required. <br />
HEATH BACKFLOW INC
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Reviewed in February 2015
It went real well. He was able to circumvent a switch on the heater that shuts it down if it detects a flow problem. It's a redundant switch, so I really didn't need it. However, the only way to fix it is to buy a new heater which is expensive at about $800 including labor. He asked what I...
Affordable Hot Tub Repair
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Reviewed in November 2014
The technician arrived on time at my son's house and was very courteous. He was extremely proficient in his trade and was careful to keep our carpets clean while he worked. The gas company had previously diagnosed our problem as being a $300 valve. He said that he tests all fireplaces, even...
Phil's Fireplace
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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.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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