In the past several decades and asbestos was used in the manufacture of thousands of different kinds of products. Many people with older homes likely have asbestos in their residences, though depending on the location and form of the substance, there may or may not be much to worry about. Take a look at this video for more information. It was produced for the Australian market, but contains tons of valuable information nevertheless.
While it is not possible to give a full accounting of all the likely places you will find asbestos, take a look at this list of some of the more common products which may have been manufactured with or treated with asbestos.
- Acoustical plaster
- Asphalt floor tiles
- Base flashing
- Brake linings
- Brake pads
- Carpet mastic
- Ceiling panels
- Ceiling texture (Popcorn texture)
- Ceiling tile mastic
- Ceiling tiles
- Chimney flue lining
- Clutch plates
- Ducts
- Felt
- Fire blankets
- Fire curtains
- Fire doors
- Floor tile mastic
- Pipes
- Shingles
- Siding
- Spray-on fireproofing
- Tar or “Black Jack”
- Vapor barriers
- Vermiculite
- Vinyl floor tiles
- Vinyl sheet flooring (linoleum)
- Wall panels
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