Asbestos, often found in buildings constructed or renovated before the mid-1980s, poses a significant risk in various commercial settings. Here are key areas where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) might be present in commercial properties:
- Insulation: Widely used in insulation, ACMs can be found in products like loose-fill, pipe, boiler, duct, and attic insulation.
- Walls and ceilings: Commercial structures may have ACMs in wallboards, textured coatings (such as popcorn ceilings), and decorative plaster. Asbestos might also be in acoustic ceiling tiles and their adhesives.
- Flooring: Older commercial buildings could have asbestos in vinyl tiles, linoleum, carpet tile backing, and the adhesive used for floor installation.
- Roofing materials: Roof tiles, shingles, felt, flashing, and cement-based roofing materials frequently contained asbestos.
- Electrical components: Asbestos may be present in older electrical systems, including panels, circuit breakers, and wiring insulation.
- Pipe and duct insulation: Commonly used in HVAC systems, asbestos insulation might exist in hot water pipes, steam pipes, air conditioning ducts, and boiler rooms.
- Fireproofing materials: Used in fireproofing applications, asbestos might be in sprayed-on coatings and fire-resistant drywall.
- Vermiculite insulation: Some commercial properties have vermiculite insulation, which may contain asbestos, in attics or walls.
- Textiles and gaskets: Fire-resistant textiles like blankets, curtains, gloves, and gaskets in pipes, boilers, and engines often contained asbestos.
Visual inspection alone cannot confirm asbestos presence. If suspected, contact Revolve Asbestos Solutions for a comprehensive survey or sample testing in your commercial property.
