aSBESTOS
Asbestos is a strong, fire-resistant mineral fibre that was widely and commonly used worldwide in housing materials since the early 1900s.
Until the early 1980s, asbestos was used as insulation against heat or noise and for fire protection. Asbestos can be found in more than 3000 building materials.
Many homes and offices built prior to 1990 contain some form of asbestos. If asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and left intact, they do not pose a significant danger of releasing asbestos fibers into the air you breathe. So it is important to avoid disturbing products that may contain asbestos.
