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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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I loved the result of this work, I wanted to remodel my bathroom and they made it to my liking, and it was fast, I really recommend them 100%
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We had our pergola repainted and Cecil and his team were very professional, quick and clean. It looks brand new! We would highly recommend and have them back for more projects! Our Pergola before and after. Great job.
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Ray was great! He showed up to repair our chimney on Labor Day. The repair was not initially fixed, Ray worked on it and there was still a bit of a leak from the chimney. He came back out to water test it to see where the leak was coming from a few days later, and repaired it then. My review...
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Tiled my kitchen and bathroom did an excellent job very professional.
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We did a large drip system repair and garden prep. Bruce and company were professional , on-time and fair . It is getting really hard to find this level of craftsmanship. They deserve more than 5 stars.
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Reviewed in January 2022
All of their works undergo a test and I didn't have any issues. It all passed. They were very responsible and very courteous. I've been using them for 3 years now and my brother uses them too.
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Laid tile beautifully; however, did not test grout first. It is a LOT lighter than other grout. When asked to remove & correct, he was going to charge me more for his mistake. Did not give me a written estimate. When asked for a breakdown of charges he told me, "I'd have to charge you tax"....
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Test pumped for one hour and determined that the water yield was not enough to equip the well. Advice given, was much appreciated. A report was furnished. <br />
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Reviewed in December 2012
Showed up on time. Worked very efficiently. Talked us through the whole task. Tested complete repairs and cleaned up. Very good job and will use again on any plumbing needs.
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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.

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.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

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