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>

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Reviewed in November 2022
Adam came quickly to test for asbestos for our downstairs bathroom and was super helpful and knowledgeable with answering all of my questions!
Motes Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Good experience with testing. They were prompt and listened to what my concerns were. I liked that they sent you the actual test results from the lab to research as much as were interested in. (or not... : )
Lyell Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2020
They gave me peace of mind by testing our apartment and finding it was negative for mold.
Natural Mold Solution LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
On time, thorough and professional. Highly knowledgeable. Would highly recommend for air quality testing and Radon remediation.
Radon1
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Reviewed in May 2016
Natalie was super helpful scheduling our asbestos testing as well as with the followup afterwards. Chris was at our house in no time, and he was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. We showed him spots we were concerned about and he gave us honest recommendations and advice while taking the...
AAA Remediation, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2016
I've never bothered to reviewed a company on Angie's List until now, but I feel obliged to write about my excellent experience with Holt Plumbing. Our water bill has slowly gone up several months. I knew I had a leak, but could not find it inside. Holt Plumbing came one day and spent about an...
HOLT PLUMBING CO., LLC
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Reviewed in March 2015
As always, IAM delivers excellent results. I have been a customer for 10 years and their work stands the test of time. 
Import Auto Maintenance
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Reviewed in November 2014
I called Piedmont Natural Gas to see if I had a gas leak. Indeed I did. They found 3 leaks in a gas line installed several weeks prior by another group. They also found a new leak in an old line. Because of the leaks Piedmont shut off and locked my gas meter. I called several...
MJ Frick Co
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Reviewed in June 2014
Pro N Stall was prompt to respond to the request for work. With using the Angie's Deal, I was worried it would take weeks to get an appointment (assuming many others also bought it) but they were able to set a quick appointment date (even with my limited availability). The appointment...
Pro N Stall
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Reviewed in July 2013
We were surprised by higher than EPA recommended readings for Radon during the inspection process of selling our home. I found FES on Angie's List. Keith was the only person out of several companies I contacted that called me back. He promptly setup up an appt to assess our situation and...
Franklin Environmental Services LLC.
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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

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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