Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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Mr. Lepe designed and built a deck and pergola for us. He was very accommodating with design changes before and during construction. Our biggest concern were the high winds we experience. But the pergola withstood the test with no problem. I would certainly recommend Mr. Lepe and I intend to...
Great Outdoors Patio Projects, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
They came over and did the testing and recommended the resolution and it went well
Ernie's Plumbing Service Inc
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Reviewed in April 2018
Very well. Professional and straight to the point. Provided explanations as to what needed to be done and why. Displayed the old and new circuit breaker. Tested the HVAC prior to installation of new circuit breaker and after the new one was inserted.
Sun City Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2016
It was a small job, but the Union Plumbing employee treated it like it was one of the greatest contracts ever landed. He was professional and friendly. He even went above and beyond by testing the water pressure throughout the house and made recommendations. The workmanship was professional, and...
Union Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2014
It has been four months since we started taking our pool water to get tested at Discount Pool Supplies on Redd St. Both Gilbert and his brother are very very nice individuals. If you live in El Paso, you probably know that, unfortunately some business are there to take advantage of you, and they...
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Reviewed in September 2012
The end result is great. The new door is beautiful inside and, and the walls and brick work were done perfectly. The estimate was more than fair, and covered all aspects of the job. The people doing the work were professional and respectful, and cleaned the area each day before they left. ...
Phillips Hoover Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in August 2011
-Scam Alert-We went to the Pella store front to look at their windows and talk to sales people. When asked when our house was built (1978) we were told that the "EPA requires lead testing on all homes built in 1978 and previous. The Pella contractors would have to use a special machine to test...
Pella Windows and Doors
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Reviewed in March 2011
My parent's pool was built in 1975. Having not had a lot of work on it was lucky but it started loosing water in Feb. of 2010 and I was having to fill it every two to three days with water. I was loosing two to three inches during this time period. I thought this leak was going to be like...
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Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it.

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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