Now that there is increased public awareness of the dangers of
asbestos, many people ask the question: Where is asbestos found in the
home? The short answer is, "many places". Asbestos was considered to be a
wonder substance for many years and was used in innumerable products.
It was only banned in 1999, so can be found in buildings everywhere
built prior to the year 2000.
Asbestos cement was used in dozens of products. It was used to make corrugated roofing material and can be found on many garages and sheds, as well as on industrial structures and many rural farms. It was also used as roofing on many homes. While it is never safe to assume anything when it comes to asbestos, there is a good chance that if you see a corrugated rood with moss growing on it, it is made of asbestos. There is no cause for concern if you are in the vicinity, but if you are planning on doing any work that involves cutting into, removing or drilling a corrugated roof, be sure you know for a fact that it is not asbestos before you begin.
Asbestos cement was used in dozens of products. It was used to make corrugated roofing material and can be found on many garages and sheds, as well as on industrial structures and many rural farms. It was also used as roofing on many homes. While it is never safe to assume anything when it comes to asbestos, there is a good chance that if you see a corrugated rood with moss growing on it, it is made of asbestos. There is no cause for concern if you are in the vicinity, but if you are planning on doing any work that involves cutting into, removing or drilling a corrugated roof, be sure you know for a fact that it is not asbestos before you begin.