Asbestos

Asbestos is a mineral fiber, it was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. Until the 1970s, many types of building products and insulation materials used in homes contained asbestos. Most products made today do not contain asbestos.

If you think asbestos may be in a home, don't panic! Usually the best thing is to LEAVE asbestos material that is in good condition ALONE.

Generally, material in good condition will not release asbestos fibers. THERE IS NO DANGER unless fibers are released and inhaled into the lungs

Asbestos professionals can conduct home inspections, take samples of suspected material, assess its condition, and advise about what corrections are needed and who is qualified to make these corrections.

The above are excerpts from: the American Lung Association, the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

For complete information go to:   http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/ashome.html