As we as a society have learned more about the main dangers involved with asbestos, we have moved away from the material and any places they still exist will normally be labeled.
The material was used in building work right up until the 1970s. Known for its inclusion in insulation, asbestos could also be found in furnace ducts that were insulated, steam pipes, and even boilers. When damaged or removed without care, asbestos fibers can be released and inhaled.
Besides when it was used for insulation, it was also used for resilient floor tiles and the reverse side of vinyl sheet flooring. When these tiles are sanded, it releases asbestos fibers into the air we breathe.
In addition to this, millboard and paper as well as cement sheets that were used to insulate wood-burning stoves could provide issues as could the soundproofing material that was once sprayed onto ceilings. Whenever this succumbs to water damage or starts to crumble, the fibers can be released into the air.
​Although these are the main sources, asbestos was also used for patching and joint compounds, textured paints, cement roofing, shingles and siding, artificial ashes, and many other household products. Although these latter products would only release fibers when sawed or drilled, they still presented a danger that nobody knew existed.

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