Many homes built before 1980 contain asbestos in old floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles and flashing, siding, insulation (around boilers, ducts, pipes, sheeting, fireplaces), pipe cement, and joint compound used on seams between pieces of sheetrock. Some newer houses may also contain asbestos. Asbestos is a process of lung tissue scarring caused by asbestos fibers. Asbestos is the only known risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the tissue lining the lung (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum). If you live in, or you're purchasing a home built prior to the 1980's and are thinking about remodeling, take a look at this article recently posted by The Mesothelioma Center - a comprehensive guide about asbestos removal and home safety. Follow the link below to get all the information you need on Asbestos and the dieseases it causes and how you can help prevent serious risk to you and your families health. https://www.asbestos.com/abatement-guide/
