Asbestos in the Home: A Silent Threat Lurking in Plain Sight
A significant chapter in the story of asbestos lies within our homes. Between the years 1930 and 1980, a multitude of home building products incorporated asbestos-containing materials, unbeknownst to many. As we delve into the fabric of our living spaces, we unearth a concealed danger that has silently endured for decades.
Homeowners and landlords alike found themselves unwittingly exposed to asbestos when embarking on remodeling projects or the removal of these asbestos-laden products. This unsuspecting exposure has cast a long shadow over countless households, often with severe consequences.
At the zenith of the asbestos industry, over 3,000 asbestos-containing products were in use, becoming integral components of our homes. Astonishingly, many of these products continue to be in use today, perpetuating the risk of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos, when disrupted, can release microscopic fibers into the air, which, when inhaled, pose a grave health risk. Awareness of this latent danger is paramount. Our platform is dedicated to shedding light on the presence of asbestos in the home and providing homeowners, landlords, and tenants with the crucial information they need to safeguard their well-being. With a wealth of resources at your fingertips, you can navigate the complexities of asbestos exposure in residential settings and take proactive steps towards a safer living environment.
List of common asbestos-containing products in older homes
- Artificial ashes and embers
- Adhesives
- Asbestos blankets
- Asbestos cement roofing
- Asbestos paper tape
- Asphalt
- Backing on vinyl sheet flooring
- Boilers
- Cement sheets
- Coal stoves
- Decorative materials sprayed on walls
- Decorative materials sprayed on ceilings
- Door gaskets
- Furnaces
- Furnace ducts
- Gas fireplaces
- Joint compounds
- Millboard
- Paper used as insulation
- Patching compounds
- Roof Tiles
- Rubber
- Siding materials
- Shingles
- Soundproofing
- Steam pipes
- Textured paint used on walls
- Textured paint used on ceilings.
- Vinyl floor tiles
- Wood burning stoves
- Wood stoves
One of the most critical decisions for a Mesothelioma patient to consider is whether or not to pursue a lawsuit against negligent asbestos companies that put profits above human life. A Mesothelioma lawsuit can get you financial compensation to help take care of your family, pay for expensive Mesothelioma treatment, and compensate you for pain and suffering that come from Mesothelioma cancer.
Home Asbestos Exposure Resources
EPA's Sources of Indoor Air Pollution - Asbestos
U.S. Government's Consumer Factsheet on Asbestos
Mesothelioma has been diagnosed in workers with direct links to asbestos exposure.
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