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One item that many home buyers overlook when purchasing an older home is the fact that it most likely has asbestos in it in one for or another. Up until the 1970's many products were manufactured with asbestos. A list of common items homeowners may run into includes:
STEAM PIPES, BOILERS, … (0 comments)
Many purchase agreements may mention asbestos by saying "the buyer is aware asbestos may be used in the construction of this home." This can be a little unsettling. Asbestos is a known carcinogen. If disturbed it becomes an inhalation hazard, tiny particles can be released into the air you breathe and lodge into … (0 comments)
Charlotte/Lake Norman Area Home Inspections
Home inspectors spend hours on your home going into attics and crawling through crawl spaces inspecting the home's structural integrity, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, insulation, and ventilation. Costs range from $200 - $400 depending on the inspector and the size of the residence. … (0 comments)
If you think asbestos may be in your home, don't panic! Usually the best thing is to leave asbestos material that is in good condition alone, since material in good condition will not release asbestos fibers. There is no danger unless fibers are released and inhaled into the lungs. If asbestos … (0 comments)
Environmental Concerns in the Real Estate Transaction, from air pollution to the safety of the drinking water to traffic counts, today's savvy buyers demand answers. And Realtors calling themselves experts need to be prepared to provide added value by understanding the issues, and by knowing where to find additional information and … (0 comments)
I blogged about this on my other blog and wanted to link it here.
http://homebuysblog.com/2008/05/11/acoustic-popcorn-cottage-cheese-ceiling-removal/
It comes up all the time with my clients and friends. It looks terrible in the older homes and everyone would like an easy way to deal with a potentially serious hazardous clean up if the … (3 comments)
Asbestos is a mineral fiber which has been shown to cause lung and stomach cancer when inhaled. It is only a problem when the fibers are released into the air. Asbestos can be found in steam pipe coverings, some appliances (especially wood stoves), some ceiling, wall and floor coverings, and some … (5 comments)
When it comes time for a new floor, you think about what will match your cabinets, what suits your style and what you can afford. You focus on the new and only the new, until you realize that the old may keep you from moving forward. Your current floor may very … (0 comments)
Recently another Realtor and I were considering purchasing an older home. This had many concerns one of which was possible asbestos. Asbestos is a fiberous silicate mineral that can be inhaled if the fibers are disturbed. Inhaled fibers increase the risk of lung cancer. In the past, asbestos was used in … (0 comments)
According to the EPA, "Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber, once widely used in building materials and products for its thermal insulating properties and fire resistance. Intact, undisturbed asbestos-containing materials generally do not pose a health risk. These materials may become hazardous and pose increased risk if they are damaged, … (0 comments)
The below information is from a mold and asbestos inspection that was conducted at a home in West Palm Beach Florida. The client thought she had a mold problem, but her health complaints and other observations made by the inspector during the inspection indicated possible asbestos contamination as a possible problem. If you … (0 comments)
Is there asbestos in the home you are planning on buying? Does your home inspector suspect asbestos? Asbestos was common insulator used around pipes, furnaces, and ductork.
Asbestos What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber found in rocks, of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated into fibers. There are several kinds of asbestos fibers, all of which are fire resistant and not easily destroyed or degraded by natural processes. The fibers are strong, durable, and … (0 comments)
I have been blogging about asbestos lately. Not sure just why. However, here is one concern that pops up every so often in the form of vermiculite attic insulation. While vermiculite is a mineral that is different than asbestos, the problem is that vermiculite mined prior to 1991 came from a … (2 comments)
Cross-posted from my site. Enjoy.
So, a couple of months ago I wanted to post articles about Asbestos, Radon, Lead and other environmental hazards in the home. I went to the Federal Goverment site where they have wonderful and very informative pages about all these issues. I was new to Active Rain. I was aware of … (0 comments)
I just did a post on things that look good to fix and flippers in the Colorado Springs market, (and I suppose everywhere), but there are a few things that you can't put a cosmetic bandage on. For this reason, there is a very small sub-community among the seasoned flippers that … (0 comments)
Recently I had to deal with a house that was suspected of having asbestos. I had to do a lot of research so here are some basic facts that I thought I would share with you. 
Asbestos cover up in Medford?Jared Hokanson Realtor Medford Oregonwww.jaredhokanson.com I showed a home today in West Medford with asbestos siding to a client, he said he'd have to have it resided for him to live in it, no ifs ands or buts. Two weeks ago, different client, same house, "asbestos siding, no big … (1 comments)
How important is Inspecting before "Flipping"? It's the big money making thing to do, buy a cheap house or foreclosure and fix it up to turn right around and put it back on the market. The idea is great for neighborhoods, but can be a disaster for the person buying the home. … (0 comments)
Even though the EPA restricted asbestos use as a building material in the 1970s and proposed a 10-year phase-out of products containing asbestos in 1986, people living in homes and using products built earlier are understandably nervous.Generally, asbestos-containing materials (ACM's) do not have to be removed from any residential property. In fact, … (5 comments)
