Regardless of the year of construction, you should test your home before doing any demolition. Contrary to what everyone believes not all asbestos-containing products were banned in 1978. There was also a phase-out period where companies were allowed to sell the rest of their asbestos-containing products which were believed to have taken up to 10 years if not more. Many products today that contain asbestos still find their way in through importation from countries with fewer asbestos regulations.