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Asbestos PicturesThe incredible fire-resistance and insulating properties of asbestos were taken advantage of in the construction and repair of homes until the 1980s. Now, the major health dangers associated with inhaling airborne asbestos fibers mean that asbestos materials in the home need to managed carefully. Asbestos in BasementsAsbestos was widely used to insulate hot water pipes...
...boilers or water heaters...
...and flooring...
...and ceiling paint (often called popcorn)
Asbestos in AtticsVermiculite is a form of asbestos that was once used to insulate ceilings. It was typically blown into attics and looks like the image below.
Insulated water heaters also appear in attics...
In good condition, asbestos poses little risk, but if it has become crumbly or friable, then the microscopic fibers can become airborne and, depending on your level of exposure, do irreparable damage to your lungs. Find out more about asbestos dangers. |
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