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>

What are the signs of asbestos?

• <div><p>Unlike some home problems, such as water damage or pest infestations, asbestos can be very difficult to spot. Asbestos is a mineral in the form of microscopic fibers and was previously used in building materials for its bonding and fireproofing abilities. Insulation, roof shingles, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, pipe wrappings, soundproofing materials, and textured paint features like popcorn ceilings are common sources of asbestos, particularly in homes built before 1980.</p><p>Age is perhaps the biggest indicator of asbestos, as legislation passed in the 1970s labeled asbestos as dangerous and regulated its use in building materials. Signs of age in the form of wear and tear or material degradation are also indicators that asbestos fibers may be leaking into the air, but ultimately, it’s difficult to detect with the naked eye. If you have reason to suspect asbestos in your home, it’s best to hire a certified asbestos inspector.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2024
Easy to work with, fast and reliable. When we need emergency asbestos testing they make room in their schedule to fit us in. Explain/answers my questions on things I may not understand when it comes to asbestos. Great crew I will continue working with them in the future.
DJK Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
<p>I was told by a handyman that I needed a new water softener. So I called Butler because they had come before. Initially the guy who came was seemingly very competent. He said the water softener was okay, but I determined that it was not really working. He had not really tested it. I think he...
BUTLER W F PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in November 2015
First of all, Martine was awesome. She is very friendly and communicates all the information very clearly. I enjoyed asking her questions and learning about this process and what it entails. She did 3 or 4 tests in a finished basement corner for me where I knew some water came in through a...
Indoor Environmental Testing Inc
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Reviewed in July 2015
They were quick to show up and did the testing without disrupting the office. Test results were back very quickly.
Rapid Response Remediation
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Reviewed in January 2015
After they did the diagnostic test. The hot tub no longer worked at all and they said the motor was old and needed to be replaced. Before they came out the hot tub was leaking a little bit, but not too badly, after they worked on it and left the leak had become much, much worse than it was...
BACHMANN POOLS & SPAS LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
After living in our house for a few years, we started noticing our paint chipping and flaking off. Since we have a toddler and suspected there was lead in the paint, we decided to hire a pro to take a look. And we're glad we did! Doug spent hours scanning every nook and cranny, even in areas we...
Testudo LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
Jon arrived early and was already looking things over upstairs when we got there. After some introductions and a little bit of paperwork we jumped right in to the inspection. The inspection itself took about 3 hours and he was extremely thorough and explained everything along the way. We were...
Accredited Home Inspection Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
In general the report was good, but many of the recommendations were fairly generic, and they did not do some tests I thought they would. Specifically, when doing the blower door test they did not use a smoke test to identify specific areas where air leakage was most significant, which was one...
ACCREDITED HOME PERFORMANCE TESTING
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Reviewed in November 2013
They arrived early, went straight to work, told me everything that they would be doing. Showed me how they measure temp readings, Co2 output, and many other tests that they performed. They were very professional, friendly, courteous, respectful, and knowledgeable. <br /> <br /> <br /> ...
Seasonal Survival
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Reviewed in September 2013
The only thing I forgot to mention in the note above was how thorough this plumber was in checking, re-checking and testing of the various water connections on the property and in the house to specifically pinpoint the problem. Very impressive. <br />
All Clear Plumbing LLC
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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 is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

Unlike some home problems, such as water damage or pest infestations, asbestos can be very difficult to spot. Asbestos is a mineral in the form of microscopic fibers and was previously used in building materials for its bonding and fireproofing abilities. Insulation, roof shingles, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, pipe wrappings, soundproofing materials, and textured paint features like popcorn ceilings are common sources of asbestos, particularly in homes built before 1980.

Age is perhaps the biggest indicator of asbestos, as legislation passed in the 1970s labeled asbestos as dangerous and regulated its use in building materials. Signs of age in the form of wear and tear or material degradation are also indicators that asbestos fibers may be leaking into the air, but ultimately, it’s difficult to detect with the naked eye. If you have reason to suspect asbestos in your home, it’s best to hire a certified asbestos inspector.

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.

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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