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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From start to finish, CastlePro Garage Doors was a wonderful company to work with for our new garage door install. We have a detached garage that is located behind our house in an alley. Since it is not a main focal point of the house, I underestimated how much a new garage door could brighten...
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Awesome job painting my outdated kitchen. My wife is very happy with the results. It looks brand new now
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Mr. Electric technician was very professional and friendly. He answered all my questions without hesitation. I would absolutely call this company again.
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Larry did an excellent job filling in my pool and grading the hillside to make it look seamless. He hydroseeded and now you can never tell a pool was there. He graded the yard and hillside beautifully for good drainage.
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They did such an amazing job! You won't be disappointed! They took their time and were very thorough. Everyone is so friendly and patient.
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They did a great job. Got all the stains off the house and banister.
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They do a fantastic job, very thorough and at a very reasonable cost. I would recommend them!
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The work crew were great. Very friendly and polite. They started the work when Chaz said that they would and they worked during some of the hottest summer days of 2013 starting early and stopping in mid afternoon. They had the entire project done in less than a week and cleaned up extremely...
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Reviewed in July 2013
He was on time with everything and explain test results very well.
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If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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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