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Asbestos in Your Home

Before the 1980s, homes in the United States were commonly constructed with asbestos materials. Asbestos was praised for its affordability, insulating properties, heat resistance, and more. When the EPA declared an asbestos danger to human health, millions of American homes had already been built.

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Asbestos in Your Home

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  1. Asbestos In Your Home Before the 1980s, homes in the United States were commonly constructed with asbestos materials. Asbestos was praised for its affordability, insulating properties, heat resistance, and more. When the EPA declared an asbestos danger to human health, millions of American homes had already been built. Let's explore three areas of homes in which asbestos may be present:

  2. INTERIOR SURFACES Asbestos can be found on the ceilings of homes in many different forms, including tiles and textured paint. Ceilings Certain wall tiles and paint were composed of asbestos fibers. Interior Walls Many garages still standing today are made of asbestos materials. Garages

  3. EXTERIOR SURFACES The moisture, pest, and flame-resistance quality of asbestos made it a perfect addition to the roofing felt and shingles. Roof Felt & Shingles Siding & Undersheeting Some siding shingles are made of asbestos cement. Asbestos fibers added strength and fire resistance to different putties used within homes. Window Putty

  4. BOILERS, HEATERS, & PIPING Until the late 1970s, asbestos insulation was used in many boiler components. Boilers Asbestos cement, insulation, and doth were all used in and around heating ducts for different purposes. Heating Ducts Walls and floors around woodburning stoves may be protected with asbestos paper, millboard, or cement sheets, while the newer, faux fireplace embers, logs, and ashes can contain the substance. Fireplaces

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