Common Places To Find Commercial Asbestos

Back in the 1970s and 80s, when the construction of properties – both office and residential – was at a high, many commercial companies materials and products that contained asbestos with them.  Therefore, there are many common places to find commercial asbestos. It was used thanks to its components that made it heat resistant, strong, durable and long-lasting.  

It was only in the late 80s and 90’s when it was discovered that asbestos could seriously infect and injure people that it was outlawed in commercial construction and production. However, there are many places within a home or property that might still contain the deadly fibre. These places could include:

1. Fibro Sheeting.
   Perhaps the most common place in which asbestos is found. A pivotal product throughout the 1970s and 80s. It is found in many homes throughout the country. If you have home this old, best start looking at getting in a professional to check it out for you.

2. The Tiles in Your Home.
   Older tiles might have traces of asbestos within them. Because their installation required the use of asbestos-filled materials, or because the actual tiles might have traces of asbestos, there is a chance that the deadly fibre might be embedded with your tiles.

3. Sealants and Adhesives Products.
   In relation to tiles, many sealants and adhesive products that were used during the creation of your home or property might actually have asbestos within them. If you suspect that they do have the dangerous materials, contact your professional today to check for an asbestos testing.

4. Cement & Concrete.
   When it comes to the use of concrete or cement in construction, there is a high rate that asbestos could be present. Ask when (anything before the 1990s) and where cement or concrete was used in your home.

Please check out Part 2 for more information on some of the most common places where asbestos was used during commercial construction.

Following on from Part 1, which discussed and list five common places to find commercial asbestos removal, we have another five places in which asbestos could be found. During the 70s and 80s, asbestos was used in the construction and production of homes, properties and products thanks to its heat resistant, strength, durability and long lifespan.

However, since being outlawed in its production, there are still many common places which could harbour the deadly material. These places include the following:

1. Your Car Parts.
   Yes, even parts of your car might have asbestos within them. The most common parts of the car that could host the deadly fibre include the brakes, transmission plates, clutch linings and other friction parts within the car.

2. Construction Materials.
   Everything from the materials on the roof to wall coverings, from the gaskets to the mechanical products used for your electrical wirings. With asbestos being one of the most common materials during the production of homes during the 1970s and 80s, your home might contain the deadly fibre within its construction materials.

3. Home Appliances.
   This might sound strange, but in actual fact, many home appliances, such as the stove, air conditioner, the ironing board, the popcorn popper or fume hood can all have asbestos in it, especially if it was made in the 1980s.

4. Household Goods.
   What do you think is in some fertilisers, potting mixes, or even cigarettes. Yes, there is a slight chance they might have asbestos embedded in their materials. Old household products should be discarded immediately.

You are more than welcome to check out Part 1 for more information on some of the most common places for commercial asbestos.

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