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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Reviewed in September 2022
I replaces my kitchen and living room flooring with Pergo, and the quality of work was excellent! It was completed on time as promised. This crew did a great job cleaning up before they left. I will use them again for future projects!
Kono Construction
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very happy with the results
4 B's Tree Service & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in April 2021
Great experience. They came on time, they were very professional and answered all my questions. They did me a great service. The lab called me and explained the report. They set me up with a knowledgeable tech that will work with me to set up a program to treat the house. The price included...
Mold Test Company TX
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Reviewed in June 2020
Good, Technician Geoff arrived on time checked washer. Showed me pump was not working. Had new part with him. Replaced pump, tested and made sure drain cycled through before leaving. Will use again and recommend.
Buxton's Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in August 2015
Liked having water tested for volatile Organics as this well is near gas fields and pipeline. Disappointed that Fluoride was not a standard item as it is easy to test for and can be high in ground water. Will have to get that tested elsewhere. <br />
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in August 2014
I called Clearwater Plumbing on Friday afternoon about 4:30 PM. We set an appointment for the following Monday between <br /> 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Our technician phoned a little before 1:00 PM to let us know he was on the way. He arrived soon after. He checked our entire system and performed...
ClearWater Plumbers
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Reviewed in May 2014
Loved the color consultation as it made it easier for me to choose between 2-3 colors versus hundreds. Nancy is the only painter who asked about the current paint on the walls (it was oil based) and suggested I do the latex test to make sure we did in fact have oil based paint. Well, when I...
Lady Pro Paint and More
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Reviewed in October 2013
Angie's List coupon used. On time and dressed with protective covers. The team performed the 2 tests requested. They notified me of the results of both the tests. The Ft Worth water dept validated the tests and went back to the top of our house and performed the tests there. The results are...
Master Repair Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2010
They came over to my house and gave me an estimate. The estimate was for $4000 for the job. They were professional. The man did a test of the water and gave me results on it. He gave me recommendations based on the result. Based on their price, I will not consider them in the future.
Ecowater Texas
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Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

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.

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.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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