Common asbestos-containing building materials include – insulation board, asbestos containing caulking & sealants, attic insulation (vermiculite), drywall compounds & tape, vinyl asbestos floor tiles, asbestos pipe insulation, and stucco & cement-based asbestos siding.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which was used widely in building construction for almost a century. It is a known carcinogen and exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health issues such as mesothelioma cancer and non-malignant asbestos disease.
The asbestos-containing materials most likely to cause problems are asbestos insulation board, asbestos cement products & asbestos pipe lagging.