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Where Is Asbestos Most Commonly Found?& Q1 U3 r4 c+ E% Z
/ w9 {$ o' P& \! y9 V, g# a: _Asbestos has been described as a “lurker,” as it often remains hidden. It was frequently used in homes and buildings constructed in the 1940s through 1970s. Of the homes built during this time, asbestos was used in an extensive list of housing materials, including:
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2 M! ]$ R$ y+ T ]: d' a6 M2 pbasement boilers and pipes
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vinyl tile floors
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ceiling tiles
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blown-in attic insulation
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$ i% [4 ?4 l5 D: b0 ^' ~9 NIs Asbestos a Hazard?9 W/ n. i8 ^* e1 F5 p4 u
, E3 l5 N$ j8 @ F6 a. |; y8 } V7 N2 oThe presence of asbestos is not dangerous. If it is left alone — and not released into the air — asbestos-containing materials will not likely pose any health risks. Even if you have ceiling or floor tiles with asbestos, they won’t release fibers unless they are disturbed or damaged.# I! @1 m7 ?- r
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Asbestos becomes dangerous when it is “friable,” meaning it can easily crumble and release fibers into the air. For example, if your attic is older or in poor condition and you need to work in or repair it, it could potentially start releasing asbestos fibers that are dangerous to inhale. |
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