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what year was asbestos banned for use in homes built in TX?

Wed Apr 16 2008, 20:27 - Austin - Quality of Life - 5 answers
 
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Pam Biswas
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Pam,
Even though Asbestos was said to be banned mid 1900's, it has still been proven to show up in products such as wallboard joint compound, and drywall, textured products, popcorn materials, and many other building material. Some manufactureres were distributing products containing it against their own knowledge. There have been recent class action lawsuits in Texas, Florida, and other states in some cases proving this. If this is a major worry, I would definetly recommend hiring a proffessional to do testing.

Wed May 7 2008, 12:00
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You need to be concerned with textured ceiling. Our 1968 home was tested and showed positive for asbestos in the ceiling texture. It can be there as late as the mid to late 70's. An inspector will not look for this unless you hire them to do so and then samples have to be sent to a lab for testing.

Fri Apr 18 2008, 12:41
 
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You might want to check
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/asbbans2.pdf
I think asbestos was still being used in some building materials after 1950.
Seems like I remember things like floor tiles and pipe insulation after that, but not 100% sure.
You can check the epa website for all the updates.

Thu Apr 17 2008, 02:16
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If you are searching on purchasing a home question that make your inspector aware of your concerns.

Wed Apr 16 2008, 21:15
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It hasn't been banned but they no longer use it in building of homes or insulation of homes. The last year was 1950. If the home was built between 1930 and 1950 you should have the home tested prior to purchasing it. You should watch for lead based paint to in homes built 1978 and before.

Wed Apr 16 2008, 20:47
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