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Do I need to hire a company to check for asbestos in a 1992 property?

住居 2週間前 7 answers • calgarygurp

I'm planning some renovations in my 1992 house, including removing the popcorn ceiling, old lino flooring, and getting into the drywall.

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Gustavo Ribeiro • 2週間前

Asbestos in a 1992 build is highly unlikely. If you want to ease your mind, you can consider hiring a company, but it's not strictly necessary.

gustavo_calgar • 2週間前

A quick search will provide the information you need. Building materials after 1985 are generally safe, and by the 1990s, asbestos was mainly used in brake pads and industrial fireproofing materials. The primary risk associated with asbestos is occupational, not residential.

Theo Tremblay • 1週間前

You're not yet at the age where mesothelioma becomes a concern. That's the unfortunate reality of asbestos exposure.

jimin_hwan • 2週間前

Testing materials yourself is not a difficult process; you can collect samples and send them to a lab for analysis.

Theo G • 2週間前

Given the age of the property in Calgary, it's probable that the plumbing is PolyB.

nicola_calgar • 2週間前

Welcome to the world of PEX piping, a common alternative to traditional copper pipes.

Lieke S • 2週間前

During my 1980s home renovation, I collected duplicate samples of popcorn ceiling, drywall joint compound, and vinyl flooring with paper backing from various locations. I stored them in labeled ziplock bags and sent them to a local lab for analysis. The cost was approximately $50 per sample, or they offered a multi-sample 'renovation' package at a lower price. The lab I used, located on 17th Avenue SW in Calgary, provided excellent advice and the testing process took only a few days. Interestingly, only the paper backing of the flooring tested positive for asbestos.

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