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Fermin Soto Masonry was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We described what we had in mind and he gave us three different firm quotes for different finishes. Fermin found exactly the brick we wanted and his team came on time, worked hard, and kept the site cleaned up as they went...
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Reviewed in October 2022
The quality of work was good. They clean the toilet and it was completely spotless they used a solution with vinegar, Ajax, and special soap. It was the highlight for the whole thing , how to clean the toilet. They were prompt, punctual, and it was a good company.
Leidy's Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Area of leak was diagnosed quickly and it was discovered that some original piping was done incorrectly. All was replaced/repaired as it should have been in the first place which took care of the leak. The project was done quickly and looks great!
Shooting Star Facility Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Hector was very prompt in replying to my request for information, rates were reasonable, and the whole pergola went up in one day and it looks beautiful! Iâ ve already passed his info on to my brother, whoâ s looking to do something similar in his backyard, and I would absolutely bring...
Mix Solution Home & Office, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2021
Crystal was very knowledgeable and professional in her visit to our home to test our water. Her customer service was 5 star. She really cares about her customers.
JRC Home Solutions of Texas
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Reviewed in September 2020
Steven completed the repair quickly and tested it before leaving. He was also on time.
Champion Appliance Service, LLC - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in July 2020
After receiving 3 recommendations from Home Advisor, Lance was the first one I contacted and after a brief conversation I knew Lone Star Mold Testing was my choice. He came out the same day and was very professional, but also very friendly and very calm and reassuring that this was not a big...
LoneStar Mold Testing
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Reviewed in November 2016
They were very good. They have a testing service that no one else does.
AQ Testing Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
The service was performed in a timely manner. I personally felt the charge for the ice maker line was too high. The pressure test showed no leaks, after the technician had repaired a small leak I found a few days prior. <br /> <br /> <br />
Wallin Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2012
I personally did not know of a plumber so I turned to Angieslist for help. I found 2 plumbing companies to call. One of the companies did not return my calls after contacting them on 3 separate occasions. Les Con Plumbing not only returned my call but gave me a price over the telephone in which...
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When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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.

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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