Did you know that Asbestos was used in thousands of different building products? On this segment of the Disaster Podcast, we talk about a few of the most common places you can still find it in older homes today! With 30 years of experience in the mitigation and restoration industry, Disaster Blaster are experts in Asbestos and Asbestos Abatement Services. Disaster Podcast is brought to you by Disaster Blaster! https://disasterblaster.com/ With franchise opportunities available across most of the country, Disaster Blaster is YOUR chance to take control of your future and be part of a thriving restoration brand. Contact our Franchise Team at 302-242-1042 or Franchising@disasterblaster.com to start your future TODAY! Franchise Opportunities: https://disasterblasterfranchise.com #DisasterBlaster #DisasterPodcast #podcast #Franchise #news #announcement #Business #Entrepreneur #FranchiseOpportunity #FranchiseOpportunities #BeYourOwnBoss #BusinessOwner #SelfEmployed #home #house #asbestos #AsbestosRemoval #AsbestosInsulation #AsbestosPipe #Mesothelioma #Asbestosis #home #house #realestate #realtor #tips #lifehack #homehack

- What building materials commonly contained Asbestos? It's important to keep in mind that Asbestos was used in thousands of building materials and products over the years and was even mixed into things like plasters and stuccos at the whim of contractors of the time. So it is impossible to provide a definitive list of all building materials that may contain Asbestos. When in doubt, it is always recommended to have materials tested before disturbing them to determine if an Asbestos hazard exists. Here are a few of the most common building materials we see that contain Asbestos: Roofing - Asbestos was commonly used in roof shingles, rolled roofing, and tar paper, as well as Asbestos products like Corrugated Asbestos Roofing. Vermiculite - While vermiculite itself is not intended as an Asbestos containing product, approximately 70% of vermiculite used in U.S. home construction was sourced from a mine that was contaminated with Asbestos. As a result, vermiculite is generally treated as an Asbestos containing material due to the likelihood that Asbestos may be present. Pipe insulation - Asbestos was used in a variety of types of pipe insulation over the years, including aircell pipe insulation that looks like corrugated cardboard, mag pipe insulation that looks like a heavy styrofoam or plaster cast, and even knuckle compound used on pipe knuckles that looks like plaster or paper mache. Wallboard - While not as often discussed as some other Asbestos containing products, Asbestos was used in a variety of wallboard products over the years and it can still be found in homes today. This wallboard can look like drywall, plasterboard, or even cement board, and could be installed anywhere inside your home, including walls and ceilings. Flooring and Floor Tile - Asbestos was used in many different flooring products over the years, including sheet flooring, vinyl tiles in a variety of sizes, and even the glue used to install Asbestos flooring. Due to the sheer variety of flooring that contains Asbestos testing is necessary to determine if a hazard exists and an Asbestos tester will generally test both the flooring material and the glue beneath. While far from a comprehensive list, these are a few of the most common Asbestos containing materials that you may find in a home. As always, we recommend testing of any building materials that you may be unsure about or may potentially represent an Asbestos hazard. Would you like to take control of your future and build a business you can be proud of? We can help. As a Disaster Blaster franchise partner, our industry experts will help you unlock the potential of the $210 billion restoration industry. Disaster Blaster offers the most revenue streams in the restoration industry, training and support from industry experts, a unique model primed for your success, and more! Call our franchise team today to learn more at 242-1042 or visit us on the web at www.DisasterBlasterFranchise.com. Thanks so much for watching. Don't forget to like and subscribe, and while you're here, check out our other great content.