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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I had them install a stop n waste valve and connection into the culinary water system. They also connected into my existing sprinkler system that I was changing. I excavated the hole to get to the city water pipe which was about 5 feet deep and called them to complete the job. They found the...
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Reviewed in September 2021
Suzanne and John were professional and very helpful--especially with coordinating with the company that did the testing and making suggestions about how to remediate the asbestos. Their crew did a great job removing the plaster with asbestos from an old home that we are going to tear down. They...
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Reviewed in May 2021
A urine test showed me having high amounts of toxicity due to mold and mildew. Pure Maintenance found the source and used a dry fog to deal with the problem. They were very experienced and professional. I would highly recommended them.
Pure Maintenance
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Reviewed in July 2019
My family is very picky when it comes to water. May sound a little crazy, but a short time ago we did a blind taste test of dozens of different types/brands of water to determine which was the best. When we tested the water from the Crusader Reverse Osmosis Filtration System, it compared with...
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Reviewed in March 2019
This was fabulous! I had Bassett Home Solutions come and do a Home Inspection and Radon Test and I was really happy with the service. He showed up when he said he would and was very friendly. I felt like he gave very thorough and knowledgeable service, and advice. The radon test turned out with...
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Reviewed in September 2018
Zeromold was very helpful. I had mold in my basement bathroom. I didn't know how long it had been there or if it was also somewhere else I couldn't see. They tested for mold and cleaned it all up. Very effective. Thanks.
ZeroMold
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Reviewed in March 2017
He was thorough, and quick in response. Got results of test on time.
Pure Maintenance of Riverside
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It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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