Testing

Homes built before 1984 should be tested for the presence of asbestos containing building materials. Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber that was mined and utilized in the manufacturing of numerous building materials most commonly during the period from 1920 to 1984.The use of asbestos was phased-out in 1986. Common building materials that have been identified to contain asbestos include ceiling and wall plasters, floor tiles, thermal system insulations, acoustic tiles, and roofing materials.