Top 10 Most Common
Asbestos Containing Materials Found in Your Home

Vermiculite is an insulation that was used in attics. The removal of asbestos containing vermiculite is a high risk procedure only to be completed by trained professionals.

VCT can contain asbestos; they can be found in a variety of color and sizes. A common misconception is that only 9"x9" tiles contain asbestos. Your Vinyl Composite Tiles should be tested before removal.

Asbestos was mixed into the plaster that was used in walls and ceilings. It is best to test before disturbing or removing.

Any textured ceilings or walls (in buildings before 1990) may be asbestos containing and should be tested.

Asbestos was added to drywall joint mudding compound. Testing should be done to your drywall before renovations.

You may find a thin layer of insulation wrapped around your register where it comes through the floor or wall. This insulation may contain asbestos. This is a particularly dangerous place to have asbestos, the insulation often becomes dry and brittle from the heat and can become airborne and easily circulate within your home.

If you see insulation wrapped around any piping or duct work and your house was built before 1990, you should have it tested before doing any plumbing or hvac work.

Stucco siding can contain asbestos. You should test your stucco siding before replacing or repairing it if your house was built before 1990.

The paper backing of vinyl sheet flooring can contain asbestos. If your building was built before 1990 it should be tested before removal.
