Asbestos is a natural mineral that is found in the environment, and it has also been a miracle building material over the years. It is still used for fireproofing insulation in industry and other industrial purposes. In your home, asbestos can be a serious health hazard and it is good to know the materials that contain asbestos and need to be removed. Here are some of the materials in your home that you will want to have tested for asbestos:

1. Insulation and Wall Texturing That Contains Asbestos 

Insulation and wall texturing have been made from asbestos throughout the 20^th century. The use of asbestos insulation ended decades ago, but drywall texturing was done with asbestos as recently as the 1990s. If you have texturing or blown-in insulation in your home, it is a good idea to have it tested for containing asbestos; especially if you are not sure about the type of material that was used.

2. Floor Tiles That May Contain Asbestos and Having Them Removed

There are also many finishing materials inside your home that could contain asbestos. One of these materials that could contain asbestos is tile flooring. There are a couple of options that you may want to consider for dealing with asbestos tile. Since these materials may not cause hazardous dust, sometimes they can be covered up if you do not disturb the materials. If you need to do any tampering with the materials is best to have them removed. In addition, to ensure there are no problems, it is probably best to have these materials removed.

3. The Different Exterior Finish Materials That Contain Asbestos and Dealing with Them

The least dangerous of asbestos materials that you may have around your home are those on the exterior finish. This is since materials outside of your home cause less exposure dust. The risk with the exterior materials comes when you tamper with them or if you are planning on doing an addition to your home and the materials will end up inside an area of your home. Have materials like siding and old shingles tested for asbestos before doing major remodeling projects around your home.

These are some of the materials in your home that you will want to have tested for containing asbestos. If you are not sure about the materials in your home, it is always best to test materials and get professional advice from companies like Hutzel & Associates, Inc about having it removed.