List of Construction Products that Historically Contained Asbestos
Posted on: January 15, 2024 *Updated on: May 27, 2024Asbestos was widely used in a variety of construction products due to its durability, fire resistance, and insulating properties. However, its harmful health effects have led to its phased-out use and strict regulation. Here’s a list of construction products that historically contained asbestos, which you might find in older buildings:
- Acoustical Panels
- Acoustical Plaster
- Asbestos Felt
- Asbestos Paper
- Asphalt
- Boilers
- Cables and Wires
- Ceiling Tiles
- Corrugated Paper
- Drywall and Finishing Products
- Duct Adhesive
- Duct Insulation
- Ductwork Connectors
- Dust Masks
- Electric Boards
- Filler
- Flashing
- Flexboard
- Flooring
- Floor Tile
- Furnaces
- Gaskets
- Generators
- Heating Ducts
- Panels
- Permaboard
- Plaster
- Popcorn Ceiling Covering
- Preformed Pipe Wrap
- Roof Coating
- Roofing
- Roofing Felt
- Sheetrock
- Shingles
- Siding
- Sleeves
- Stucco
- Tank Jackets
- Tar Paper
- Textured Coating
- Tiles
- Turbines
- Valves
- Vinyl Floors
- Vinyl Wallpaper
- Wall Tile
- Wiring Insulation
Exposure to asbestos fibers, particularly in older buildings during renovation or demolition, can pose serious health risks. This is why it’s critical to have any suspected asbestos-containing materials assessed and handled by professionals.
Due to the widespread use of asbestos in the past, many people have been exposed, leading to health issues. As a result, individuals affected by asbestos-related diseases often file lawsuits against companies responsible for their exposure. This legal recourse is aimed at seeking compensation for damages and health care costs related to asbestos-related illnesses.
As a note, asbestos related cancers are relatively rare.