Asbestos is not visibly noticeable. Product advertising, literature, containers such as bags, receipts and home improvement records sometimes can tell that a product does or does not contain asbestos. Otherwise, examining the types of products that were known to contain asbestos can help decide if a health risk exists. All materials that potentially contain asbestos and are damaged in any way should be considered hazardous. Asbestos is dangerous when it is airborne and small enough to easily be breathed in. Do not disturb or try to remove the material yourself. Professionals are trained to handle hazardous substance and to avoid health risks.
Some areas to examine carefully are:
Roofing and siding shingles made with asbestos cement
Houses built between 1930 and 1950 may contain asbestos insulation
Before 1977 some textured paint and patching compounds contained asbestos
Artificial ashes and embers used in gas-fired fireplaces
Asbestos Paper, millboard, and cement sheets can be found around woodburning stoves in some homes
Oil and coal furnaces and door gaskets
Hot water and steam pipes in older houses
Vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives
The information provided in this site is general in nature and constitutes neither legal nor medical advice. If you are concerned that you or someone you know is at risk of an asbestos-related disease, please consult your physician and an attorney experienced in asbestos litigation cases.
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