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• <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 April 2017
Guys were very nice and professional, but I did not feel that they were working for me, even though I hired them directly. My sense is that they were trying to paint things in a very good light in the presence of my agent, but there were serious concerns. They did alert me to the fact that there...
Knight Property Services
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Reviewed in October 2014
I had to have my back-flow checked on my irrigation and All About Irrigation asked if I wanted to check all my sprinklers and adjust the timing. Since I have never done this before I felt it would be a good idea. They said they would leave a copy of what they did, and then mail a copy of the...
All About Irrigation
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Reviewed in September 2013
While seemingly thorough, his well-written missed several key items. I called to complain about those items, and he touted that everything and quot;had been done to the standard practicesand quot; (which he offered to email me for my reference). It may well have been completed according to SC...
Absolute Inspection Service LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
This is a complicated review because some aspects of the job were done VERY well and some were done horribly wrong. During the purchase decision, and since, I have heard many stories about bad pool companies. I have yet to hear of a pool company in this area that has a great reputation, so it...
Aqua-Blue Pools Inc
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Reviewed in June 2009
the tech showed up and said i neededa thermostate on the heater put one on then tested element siad i needed a elementon the top of heater him being a professional I took his word that this is what was wrong $345.00 later still had no hot water that night. Called back said he would do a test but...
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Even a single, one-time exposure to asbestos can be harmful and pose health risks. According to the EPA, any contact can increase the risk of developing asbestos-related diseases and certain types of cancer, although the likelihood of severe health issues increases with repeated or prolonged exposure.

The severity of a single exposure depends on factors like the duration, intensity, and concentration of the asbestos fibers. While a small amount is less likely to cause significant damage, a high concentration can lead to serious long-term lung damage. Individual reactions vary, and asbestos-related illnesses may not appear for 10 to 40 years after inhalation.

Given these risks, always take precautions around any material suspected to contain asbestos. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may not be completely effective. If you suspect asbestos is in your home, hire a professional for testing and removal. If you are worried about a potential exposure, consult your doctor.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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 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

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