Asbestos duct insulation was commonly used prior to 1973, but this kind of asbestos is not regarded by the EPA as a significant health risk because it is not located inside the ducts and ...

Although transite ductwork was obviously popular in the 1960s and 1970s, most of the sub-slab ductwork used today is not the same. It contains PVC materials instead of the cement-asbestos mix. However ...

Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning explains what steps should be taken to protect both the homeowner and the duct cleaner or HVAC technician working on the system, as well as a couple workarounds ...

To balance this dilemma, a home inspector can simply state that the duct insulation “may” contain asbestos and that further evaluation of the home by a qualified asbestos abatement contractor ...

Asbestos has been found in a variety of consumer products, including one of this season's biggest-selling Christmas toys, according to the nation's largest asbestos victims organizations. The CSI ...

When removed, asbestos fibers become airborne. Fibers can be inhaled, which will cause respiratory issues. Sometimes, the better option is to cover it up. Question: I recently purchased a home ...

If the existing duct insulation is asbestos and is crumbly and potentially introducing dust into adjacent leaky ducts, there’s strong reason to replace the insulation – if not all of the ductwork.

Q: I have an old house (built in 1927) that has the original, old- fashioned, cold-air gravity furnace. It works very well, but there is a lot of dust and I wonder if it comes from the old ...

Asbestos tape was commonly used on seams in ductwork and steam pipes in the old days. Some pipes were wrapped in it. Until you know for sure it's asbsestos, you should treat it as such and not ...

Regarding "Dust in Ducts Can Cause Serious Health Problems" (News in Brief, March 17): It is true that the EPA does not regulate air duct cleaning in a manner like asbestos and lead, but to say ...

Before buying a house with such a furnace, talk to your real estate agent about making your offer contingent upon getting several estimates for a new furnace, ductwork and asbestos removal.