Introduction
Asbestos is a mineral and was used in building materials for decades. The use of asbestos was banned in the early 2000s, but prior to that it was used in many common household items. If you’re wondering if your home has asbestos, there are some common places to look.
Ceiling Tiles
- Ceiling tiles
- Insulation
- Drywall joint compound (the white stuff that covers the seams in your walls)
Floor Tiles
- Asbestos was used in floor tiles until the 1970s, so if you have a tile floor in your home, there’s a chance that it contains asbestos.
- Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used for centuries. It can be found in many places around your home and workplace: pipe insulation, furnace filters, ceiling tiles and paint with asbestos content are just some examples of household products that contain this material.
- When disturbed from its original state (for example by sanding or drilling), the fibers become airborne and can cause serious health problems such as lung cancer and mesothelioma when inhaled over long periods of time.
Door Gaskets
The first place that you may be surprised to learn that asbestos is found is in the door gaskets of your home. Door gaskets are made of many different materials, but one common type used until the 1970s was asbestos. Asbestos door gaskets were also known as weather stripping or draft excluders.
If you have an older home with a wooden frame around your doors, there’s a good chance it has one or more of these long strips of felt underneath them to help keep out drafts and noise. These can be removed easily enough if they’re broken or damaged—just pull them off and replace them! If you aren’t sure whether the material is still in good shape, simply replacing it would be a smart move regardless: better safe than sorry when it comes to exposing yourself (or your family) unnecessarily to potential carcinogens like this!
Piping
- How to identify asbestos pipe:
- The most common type of asbestos pipe is known as “transite,” which has a distinctive appearance. The pipe will have a hard outer shell, with layers of a fibrous material inside the shell. If you can see this pattern in your piping, it may contain asbestos.
- How to remove asbestos pipe:
- If you are removing or replacing your old pipes due to damage or repair needs, contact an HVAC professional who can help determine whether or not they’re made with asbestos before starting work on them. This is especially important if any other building materials near your pipes contain asbestos—for instance, if they were used in framing beams nearby and insulation on the wall where you plan on cutting into it later on.*How*to dispose of damaged or removed material containing asbestos:
- Because these materials were often installed prior to regulations regarding their use being put in place (and thus do not necessarily have warning labels), it’s important that anyone working with them wear protective gear when handling them so as not expose themselves unnecessarily risk.*There are also many different types of disposal methods available today depending on what type of waste stream each individual has access too; from landfills (if approved by state law) all the way up through incineration companies like Waste Management Inc., there should be something out there capable
Insulation
Other places you may find asbestos in your home include:
- Insulation. Asbestos was used to make insulation products that were used in attics, walls and ceilings of homes built before 1980.
- Garbage pails. While it’s unlikely you’ll have asbestos garbage pails in your house, if you do have them, be sure that they don’t get damaged or crushed—asbestos can become airborne when the plastic gets damaged.
Siding and Roofs
Asbestos is an extremely dangerous substance that can be found in many siding and roofing materials. If you have a home built before 1980, it is likely that your siding or roofing contains asbestos. Asbestos has many uses because of its strength as a material but is also very toxic to humans.
When asbestos becomes airborne, it can cause health problems such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis if not handled properly. Asbestos removal should only be performed by trained professionals in order to prevent the release of these harmful fibers into the air or water supply. Unfortunately, asbestos removal is costly and may not be covered by insurance companies due to its association with cancer risks; however there are government programs available where homeowners who need this service can apply for assistance from charitable organizations like Habitat for Humanity International (www dot Habitat dot org).
Cement Sheet and Millboard
Cement sheet is a type of asbestos-containing material. It was used as a roofing material, fireproofing material, soundproofing material, and insulation. The cement sheets were installed over wooden joists and supported by steel purlins or beams. Many homes built before 1980 have these types of materials in them.
If you live in a older home, there is always a chance you could have asbestos.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Over the years, it was used in many building materials including ceiling tiles, wall insulation and flooring. Asbestos can be found in homes built before the 1980s, but if your home was built after that time it’s less likely to contain asbestos.
Asbestos is dangerous because it breaks down into tiny fibers that are easily breathed in through air or dust and can cause serious health problems like asbestosis or lung cancer.
Conclusion
Asbestos is a dangerous product that can cause many health issues if it is not handled properly. While it has been banned from use in many countries, there are still millions of homes that contain this substance. It’s important to know where your home may have asbestos before doing any renovations or remodelling work so you can protect yourself and your family from potential exposure.
If you are in doubt does your home or property has asbestos-containing materials and want to find out, do not hesitate to contact our team of professionals on: 0475 143 106 or email us on: asbestosgoneandclean@gmail.com