Asbestos, a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral, was a common element in construction materials due to its resilient, durable nature—until the 1980s, anyway, when it was banned due to the ...

Q. When we bought our house, the home inspector told us the asphalt floor tiles in the kitchen might contain asbestos. At the time, we weren't particularly concerned. Now that we are remodeling, our ...

You probably already know that asbestos can lead to health problems, but how do you know if it's lurking in the tiles in your ...

My coop building is planning a renovation of the lobby and first floor which currently have asbestos-containing tile. Some people want to rip out the floors & replace them with stone, which means we ...

It’s time to catch up with some questions from readers. QUESTION: I have discovered what appears to be older asbestos vinyl floor tiles in some of my closets. The main floors appear carpeted over a ...

Question: I’m taking up a tile floor and need to dispose of it. I’m not sure if it’s asbestos tile or not. How and where can I dispose of it? Answer: There are two kinds of asbestos: friable, which is ...

The construction industry began using asbestos in the early 20th century because of its heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. However, as health risks associated with asbestos came ...