Between the 1930s and the 1990s, asbestos was widely employed in the construction of Scottish housing units. It can be found in insulating boards, lagging, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, cement products, and textured coatings like Artex. Some older appliances, such as boilers, may potentially contain asbestos, as well as pipe and duct insulation. It is crucial to recognise that asbestos may be present in areas that are not visible, such as behind walls or under flooring.