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• <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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When he removed the old shower unit in our bathroom he found a leak. It was a pretty bad one, coming from the roof. He then inspected my roof, and was able to fit the cost of the roof into the cost of the bathroom remodel for not nearly as much money as I thought. He did an excellent job. He had...
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Reviewed in April 2023
Caleb is great and explained the whole process easily.
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I was so fortunate to find Anja. She contacted me promptly and was very professional. Her thoughts and suggestions were exactly what I wanted. My living room looks beautiful thanks to her insight and decorating knowledge. I can not wait to have her help me with another room.
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I have had other businesses clean my home before and she is the first one I would recommend to everyone.
Central Coast Cleanings LLC
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JT did a great job. They were quick and efficient.
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Reviewed in May 2021
John was excellent to work with. He and his crew went out of there way insure we were happy with the work done. We hired John to design and build a two story two bedroom - two bath home. John was great to work with through the design process doing his best to accommodate our desires and...
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Reviewed in January 2021
This is our second great experience with Meticulous. Joey was friendly and professional . He did the job efficiently and left our kitchen sparking clean. We will definitely use them again when we need plumbing.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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.

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.

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

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