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• Asbestos Sheet Siding and Wallboard: Identifying It on Your Home

  Flat asbestos cement sheets were used as exterior siding and interior wallboard in homes built before 1985. Learn how to identify them, what they look like, and what to do before any renovation work.

  2026-05-10

• Buried Asbestos on Residential Property: Risks and Next Steps

  Asbestos-containing materials were routinely buried on residential lots before the 1980s. If you're digging, landscaping, or buying an older property, here's what you need to know.

  2026-05-10

• Asbestos in Flexible Duct Connectors: What to Look For

  Flexible duct connectors installed before 1980 frequently contained asbestos fabric. Learn how to identify them, what the risk is, and what to do before any HVAC work.

  2026-05-10

• Spray-On Fireproofing Asbestos in Homes Built Before 1980

  Spray-on fireproofing applied to structural steel and concrete in pre-1980 homes frequently contained asbestos. Learn where it appears, how to identify it, and what to do before any renovation or demo work.

  2026-05-10

• Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Asbestos Removal?

  Standard homeowners insurance does not cover asbestos removal. Here's why, what the one narrow exception looks like, and what you'll actually pay out of pocket.

  2026-05-10

• How Floods, Storms, and Earthquakes Disturb Asbestos in Homes

  Natural disasters can release asbestos fibers from homes built before 1980. Learn how floods, windstorms, and earthquakes disturb ACMs, which materials are at risk, and what to do before cleanup starts.

  2026-05-10

• Living Near Naturally Occurring Asbestos Deposits: Homeowner Guide

  Naturally occurring asbestos exists in rock and soil across the US. Learn which states are affected, what everyday activities disturb it, and how to reduce your family's exposure.

  2026-05-10

• Asbestos Risk in America's Oldest Cities by Building Age

  Building age is the clearest indicator of asbestos risk. Homes in older American cities face the highest exposure rates. Here's what to know.

  2026-05-10

• The Six Types of Asbestos and Where They Show Up in Homes

  There are six recognized types of asbestos, divided into two mineral groups. Learn which types were used in residential construction, which materials they appear in, and what the risk differences mean for homeowners.

  2026-05-10

• Asbestos Risk After a Wildfire: What Homeowners Should Know

  Wildfire can release asbestos fibers from older homes into ash and debris. Learn which properties are at risk, what cleanup mistakes to avoid, and when to test.

  2026-05-10