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Cira and Associates Consulting LLC is an environmental company dedicated to keeping the residents and inhabitants of West Virginia and the surrounding states healthier and breathing easier.


Tri State Property Inspection, LLC

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Tri State Property Inspection, LLC

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Tri State Property Inspection LLC performs home inspections, mold inspections, indoor air quality assessments, and asbestos surveys. We accept checks and credit cards. Same day appointments are typically available. Home inspection reports are delivered on the same day as the inspection.

Tri State Property Inspection LLC performs home inspections, mold inspections, indoor air quality assessments, and asbestos surveys. We accept checks and credit cards. Same day appointments are typically available. Home inspection reports are delivered on the same day as the inspection.

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials. 

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos use in 1989, it is not commonly used in siding in the United States. Many other countries, such as Iceland, Canada, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in homes built before the late 1980s. Remember, the only surefire way to know if your home or siding contains asbestos is to have it lab-tested by a professional. 

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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