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WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON ASBESTOS FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA?

Chrysotile Asbestos (White Asbestos)

Most common type of asbestos found in homes

Description: Soft, curly fibers ~ Historically used because it was flexible and heat-resistant

Where you’d find it in a home:

• Vinyl floor tiles

• Floor tile mastic

• Duct insulation and HVAC wrap

• Pipe insulation

• Roof shingles and siding shingles

• Textured ceilings

• Joint compound and drywall mud

What to look for:

• Old, brittle tiles or peeling adhesive

• White or gray fabric-like insulation around ducts

• Popcorn ceilings in homes built before the 1980s

Amosite Asbestos (Brown Asbestos)

Common in insulation and cement products

Description: Straight, needle-like fibers

Where you’d find it in a home:

• Thermal pipe insulation

• Boiler insulation

• Cement sheets and insulation boards

• Fireproofing materials

• Older furnace rooms

What to look for:

• Chalky or crumbly insulation around pipes

• Gray or brown insulation boards near furnaces

Crocidolite Asbestos (Blue Asbestos)

Less common in homes but extremely dangerous

Description: Thins, sharp needle-like fibers ~ Bluish, grey appearance

Where you’d find it in a home:

• Spray-on insulation

• Pipe insulation in older high-heat systems

• Asbestos cement pipes

• Occasionally in older boiler insulation

What to look for:

• Brittle, flaky insulation that looks sprayed on

• Blue-gray fibrous material (not always visible)

Tremolite Asbestos

Usually a contaminant

Description: White to grey brittle fibers ~ often mixed into other materials

Where you’d find it in a home:

• Vermiculite attic insulation

• Plaster and drywall compounds

• Older sealants and paints

• Some ceramic tiles or stone products

What to look for:

• Loose, pebble-like insulation in attics

• Crumbling plaster walls in older homes

What Clients Can Expect When Working With Altoona Asbestos

"From the very first call, the team at Altoona Asbestos walked us through every step of the process. They explained the testing and remediation in plain language, so we knew exactly what to expect. It made a stressful situation feel manageable and gave us real peace of mind."

"The job site was well contained and cleaned up properly after the work was completed.”

"They were knowledgeable about older homes and helped us understand our options before any work began."