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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Clay was professional from the first time we met! He screened in our back porch for us and we couldn't be more pleased with the results! I'd highly recommend him for your projects!! Sheri S.
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Did a deep clean on the house and they were very thorough! I am very pleased and will hire again!
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They were friendly and went above and beyond what we expected. Their attention to detail will make sure our new fence will stand the test of time and use. They had excellent communication with us throughout the entire project and made sure we were happy. They asked us questions about our...
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I wish you could give negative stars. This is the worst company I have ever that the experience of dealing with. My wife and I bought a house, and had Arnold Property Inspections do the inspection before closing. We carefully read the inspection report, as this was a big deal for us. The day we...
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Hugo came out with his team did an assessment in two days got us back our quote and came out the next day to install our sprinkler system. He was punctual, thorough and very detailed. His team took careful care of our grass and made sure not to dig more than needed. Pricing, customer service...
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Very personable, professional, and efficient. Explain process of testing and did thorough inspection. Had results with pictures back the following afternoon. Very pleased with LoneStar Mold Testing, and would highly recommend them to anyone needing their services.
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Reviewed in January 2018
I had a slab leak diagnosed after having the front corner of my house leveled. I decided to go with Smelscers because of their great reviews on Angie’s List, they were a family owned business that had been around for many years, and not having my slab jack hammered up was very appealing. After...
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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.

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.

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

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

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