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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Very knowledgeable and thorough! I feel completely confident in my home purchase.
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great job assembling kitchen island! Fast work and very pleased!
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Reviewed in October 2022
Quick response, and quick work.
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John was prompt, professional - went above and beyond what I expected. Not only were my tanks bigger than I thought, he checked my lateral lines and they also needed cleaning out. He did both the tanks and the lateral lines explaining what he was doing through the whole process plus stuck to...
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They arrived very late. Did a good job. Best part was the report outlining what was applied where, in what concentration, & websites of the mfg of each compound
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I was very impressed and very satisfied with the work that was done
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Golden Kraken Enterprises did a kitchen and bathroom remodel for me. My house is old and was in severe need of repair. They worked with my ideas and brought it to life. It turned out so much better than I expected. I was very excited about the upgrades to my electrical in both rooms and I am now...
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Reviewed in May 2018
I can’t say enough positives about my interaction with Fountain Plumbing- very informative- explained my system, how to test, maintenance options. I ended up not needing a replacement and Fountain Plumbing helped us test and diagnose the system- will call again for any plumbing needs!!!
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Reviewed in December 2017
Mr. Barton was on time, determined what was needed and, after obtaining parts he needed, promptly made the necessary repairs to my irrigation system. We were unable to test the system completely after repairs were made, as piping at my dock was broken and was inaccessible at that time. I would...
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Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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