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Enviocore Residential Home Asbestos Testing

EnvioCore’s test procedures meet the highest local and federal standards for asbestos home inspections. We can be onsite the day you call us, and you’ll have your certified test results within a day in most cases. That means you don’t have to wait to be sure your home has been thoroughly inspected for asbestos!

Certified Fast, Dependable Results When it Matters the Most!

Testing for asbestos in any Residence can be for multiple reasons. There are State of Colorado  and EPA Federal regulations and health concerns associated with asbestos. Your home should be a safe place for you and your family. Asbestos can be a hazard that you want to be aware of. Regardless of the project you may have planned, we're here to help.

  • New Home Purchase
  • Pop-Top
  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Popcorn Ceiling Removal
  • Flooring
  • Due Diligence
  • Renovation
  • Demolition
  • Patch
  • Water Damage
  • Fire Damage
  • Safety
  • Health

EnvioCore has the training, experience and commitment to conduct asbestos home testing with the highest possible standards. We’ll identify potentially hazardous asbestos-containing materials and give you advice on how to deal with them.


Residential Home Asbestos Testing

During the testing process, a certified asbestos inspector will take samples of suspect materials, such as insulation, floor tiles, or ceiling tiles, and send them to a laboratory for analysis. The lab will use specialized equipment to identify the presence and amount of asbestos fibers in the samples.

By having a professional asbestos inspection and testing, homeowners can identify any asbestos-containing materials in their homes and take appropriate action to manage or remove them to protect the health of themselves and their families. It's crucial to note that asbestos removal should only be done by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor, as improper removal can actually increase the risk of asbestos exposure.

To summarize, the main points of residential asbestos testing are:

  • It involves sampling and analyzing materials in a home for the presence of asbestos.
  • Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction materials prior to the 1980s.
  • Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems.
  • A certified asbestos inspector will take samples of suspect materials and send them to a laboratory for analysis.
  • Homeowners should consider having their homes tested for asbestos if their homes were built prior to the 1980s and contain building materials that may contain asbestos.
  • Asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition and not disturbed are generally not a risk.
  • By having a professional asbestos inspection and testing, homeowners can identify any asbestos-containing materials in their homes and take appropriate action to manage or remove them.
  • Asbestos removal should only be done by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.

Test In Your Home So That You Know What To Expect!

Residential asbestos testing is a process that involves sampling and analyzing materials within a home for the presence of asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction materials prior to the 1980s. Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

It's important for homeowners to consider having their homes tested for asbestos if their homes were built prior to the 1980s and contain building materials that may contain asbestos, such as insulation, floor tiles, or ceiling tiles. Asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition and not disturbed are generally not a risk, but if they become damaged or disturbed during renovations or repairs, asbestos fibers can become airborne and pose a health risk to those who breathe them in.

Various Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials (SACM)

Asbestos was widely used in various materials in the construction industry prior to the 1980s. Here are 50 suspect materials that can contain asbestos, along with their manufacturers:
  1. Asbestos cement pipes – James Hardie Industries
  2. Asbestos cement sheets – National Asbestos Cement Company
  3. Asbestos corrugated sheets – Johns-Manville
  4. Asbestos roofing shingles – CertainTeed Corporation
  5. Asbestos roof coatings – GAF Corporation
  6. Asbestos insulating board – Armstrong World Industries
  7. Asbestos millboard – Philip Carey Manufacturing Company
  8. Asbestos duct insulation – Owens Corning
  9. Asbestos pipe insulation – Johns-Manville
  10. Asbestos ceiling tiles – USG Corporation
  11. Asbestos floor tiles – Armstrong World Industries
  12. Asbestos vinyl sheet flooring – Congoleum Corporation
  13. Asbestos adhesives – W.R. Grace and Company
  14. Asbestos fireproofing – Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
  15. Asbestos gaskets – Fel-Pro
  16. Asbestos packings – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  17. Asbestos brake pads – Bendix Corporation
  18. Asbestos clutch facings – Raybestos
  19. Asbestos transmission components – BorgWarner
  20. Asbestos electrical components – General Electric
  21. Asbestos boiler insulation – Johns-Manville
  22. Asbestos furnace insulation – Owens Corning
  23. Asbestos popcorn ceilings – Armstrong World Industries
  24. Asbestos vermiculite insulation – W.R. Grace and Company
  25. Asbestos spray-on insulation – W.R. Grace and Company
  26. Asbestos pipe wrap – Johns-Manville
  27. Asbestos duct tape – Nashua Corporation
  28. Asbestos rope – Amatex Corporation
  29. Asbestos felt – Johns-Manville
  30. Asbestos paper – Johns-Manville
  31. Asbestos textiles – CertainTeed Corporation
  32. Asbestos wick – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  33. Asbestos filters – American Air Filter Company
  34. Asbestos coatings – Owens Corning
  35. Asbestos joint compound – National Gypsum Company
  36. Asbestos roofing felt – Johns-Manville
  37. Asbestos underlayment – Celotex Corporation
  38. Asbestos siding – National Gypsum Company
  39. Asbestos wallboard – CertainTeed Corporation
  40. Asbestos popcorn ceiling spray – Philip Carey Manufacturing Company
  41. Asbestos pipe elbows – Johns-Manville
  42. Asbestos joint packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  43. Asbestos millboard gaskets – Philip Carey Manufacturing Company
  44. Asbestos pump packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  45. Asbestos rope packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  46. Asbestos sheet packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  47. Asbestos valve packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  48. Asbestos yarn packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
  49. Asbestos lab countertops – Lab Designs
  50. Asbestos laboratory hoods – Kewaunee Scientific Corporation

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