Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral fiber used in over 3,000 building construction products due to its strength and heat resistance. Because asbestos has been widely-used, it can still be found almost everywhere. An uncontrolled disturbance of asbestos-containing material may be dangerous to your health.

Home improvement activities can disturb, damage, or destroy building materials that might contain asbestos, potentially exposing you and others to harmful, microscopic asbestos fibers. Whether you do the work or hire it out, all parties are responsible for proper removal and disposal.

Before starting your project, review the requirements here.