Take a Look at a Sample Report
Get an idea of the format and items that would be listed under a Mold & Moisture Testing Report.
Asbestos Testing
Get Asbestos Testing to Determine Presence of Asbestos
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicates. They have properties that make them useful for insulation or binding materials in buildings. When asbestos becomes damaged or disturbed, the asbestos fibers become airborne and can be inhaled. We provide asbestos testing to determine if a material in your home contains asbestos.
There are six types of asbestos. We test for these six types.
– Chrysotile
– Amosite
– Crocidolite
– Anthophyllite
– Tremolite
– Actinolite
The most commonly used asbestos is Chrysotile, Amosite, and Crocidolite.
AIB = Asbestos Insulating Board
Inside
A. Asbestos Cement Water Tank
B. Pipe Lagging
C. Loose Fill Insulation
D. Textured Decorative Coating. Eg. Artex
E. AIB Ceiling Tiles
F. AIB Bath Panel
G. Toilet Seat and Cistern
H. AIB Behind Fuse Box
I. AIR Airing Cupboard and/or Sprayed Insulation Coating Boiler
J. AIB Partition Wall
K. AIB Interior Window Panel
L. AIB Around Boiler
M. Vinyl Floor Tiles
N. AIB Behind Fire
Outside
O. Gutters and Asbestos Cement Downpipes
P. Soffits – AIB or Asbestos Cement
Q. AIB Exterior Window Panel
R. Asbestos Cement Roof
S. Asbestos Cement Panels
T. Roofing Felt
Only One Primary Area of Concern in the Property is Tested for Asbestos. There is an Additional Charge for Each Area Beyond the Primary Area.
NextDay Inspect Offers Asbestos Testing as an Add-On to Home Inspection Services
Common Materials That Contain Asbestos
Asbestos was very commonly used in the 1900s but became mostly banned in the 1980s. Asbestos is resistant to heat and corrosion, has high tensile strength, and can be divided into fibers. Building materials that are not glass or solid wood may contain asbestos.
Common materials that contain asbestos are insulations, ceiling panels, flooring tiles, exterior stuccos, etc. The only way to find out if the material has asbestos is to test it.
Walls and Ceiling
| Product | % of Asbestos | Years Used | Binder | Friable/NonFriable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprayed coating | Less than 1 - 95 | 1935-1978 | Portland Cement, Sodium Silicates, Organic Binders | Yes |
| Troweled coating | Less than 1 - 95 | 1936-1978 | Portland Cement, Sodium Silicates | Yes |
| Asbestos-Cement Sheet | 10-50 | 1930-present | Portland Cement | No |
| Spackle | Less than 1-5 | 1930-1978 | Starch, Casein, Synthetic Resins | Yes |
| Joint Compounds | Less than 1-5 | 1945-1977 | Asphalt | Yes |
| Textured Paints | Less than 1-15 | 1930-1978 | None | Yes |
| Millboard, Rollboard | 80-85 | 1925-1989 | Starch, Lime, Clay | Yes |
| Vinyl Wallpaper | 6-8 | 1930-1980 | None | No |
| Insulation Board | 30 | 1930-1980 | Silicates | Yes |
Floors
| Product | % of Asbestos | Years Used | Binder | Friable/NonFriable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl-Asbestos Tile | 1 - 20 | 1950-1980 | Poly(vinyl) Chloride | No |
| Asphalt-Asbestos Tile | 1 - 20 | 1920-1980 | Asphalt | No |
| Resilient Sheet Flooring | 15 | 1950-1980 | Dry Oils | No |
| Mastic Adhesives | 2-20 | 1945-1980 | Asphalt | Yes |
Roofing and Siding
| Product | % of Asbestos | Years Used | Binder | Friable/NonFriable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing Felts | 5-40 | 1910-Present | Asphalt | No |
| Roof Felt Shingles | 1-10 | 1971-1974 | Asphalt | Yes |
| Roofing Shingles | 10-25 | 1900s-Present | Portland Cement | No |
| Roofing Tiles | 10-25 | 1930-Present | Portland Cement | No |
| Siding Shingles | 10-20 | 1900s-Present | Portland Cement | No |
| Clapboards | 10-20 | 1944-1945 | Portland Cement | No |
Pipers and Boilers
| Product | % of Asbestos | Years Used | Binder | Friable/NonFriable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Pipe And Fittings | 10-25 | 1935-present | Portland Cement | No |
| Block Insulation | 5-40 | 1890-1978 | Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Silicate | Yes |
| Preformed Pipe Wrap | 30-90 | 1926-1975 | Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Silicate | Yes |
| Corrugated Asbestos Paper | 30-90 and 35-70 | 1935-1980 and 1910-1980 | Sodium Silicate, Starch | Yes |
| Paper Tape | 30-90 | 1901-1980 | Polymers, Starches, Silicates | Yes |
| Putty (Muddling) | 20-100 | 1900-1973 | Clay | Yes |
Asbestos Effect on Health
When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, it releases asbestos fibers that can be easily inhaled. When it is inhaled, asbestos has harmful effects on the human body. It can leave scars in the lung tissues. Being exposed to asbestos for an extended period can lead to lung cancer, disabilities, and even death.
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Six Types of Asbestos
- Chrysotile
- Amosite
- Crocidolite
- Anthophyllite
- Tremolite
- Actinolite
Chrysotile
Known as White Asbestos, it is the most commonly used type of asbestos. It has strong heat-resistant properties and can be found in roofs, floors, walls, and ceilings of buildings. It is also used for cars such as brake lines and gaskets.
Anthophyllite
Rare type of asbestos. Anthophyllite was not very used in products, and it may have a grey, dull green, or white color. Anthophyllite can be found in insulation products and construction materials.
Amosite
Known as Brown Asbestos, it is the second most commonly used type of asbestos. It can be found in thermal insulation products, insulation boards, cement, and pipe insulation. Like chrysotile, it is also used in gaskets.
Tremolite
Not very commonly used in products and known to have strong heat-resistant properties. While this may not be used commercially, it can be found as contaminants of Chrysotile Asbestos.
Crocidolite
Known as Blue Asbestos, It is less heat-resistant than Chrysotile. When damaged, the fibers are extremely thin, leading to more lung damage than any other asbestos type. Crocidolite is used to insulate steam engines, spray-on coatings, plastic and cement products.
Amosite
Known as Brown Asbestos, it is the second most commonly used type of asbestos. It can be found in thermal insulation products, insulation boards, cement, and pipe insulation. Like chrysotile, it is also used in gaskets.