Asbestos-containing materials may be found in: Stipple ceilings; Plaster or mud joint compound; Cementitious parging – cement or plaster of Paris; Stucco, caulking, pebble-textured exterior finish; Pipe wrap, insulation, thermal paper; Roof bitumen and fireproofing; Adhesives, glues, mastics; Floor and ceiling tiles; Old boilers, water tanks, and radiators. The homeowner or building manager is responsible to determine what designated substances are in their home prior to construction or renovation for risks of exposure to workers and family.
Commercial buildings, rentals, and retail businesses must have testing and an asbestos management plan to comply with the government’s asbestos regulations.
Three common older home designated substances: Lead paint and solder, piping, and switches; Asbestos in construction materials; Silica in plaster, wallboard, cement, parging, and grout.