Asbestos in Older Homes

Open ceiling joists in an older house, where asbestos in older homes can be found in Westchester NY

Asbestos in older homes is common in NY housing built before the 1980s. Builders used it in insulation, flooring, siding, roofing, plaster, and joint compound because it resisted heat and wear. Most of it causes little trouble while it stays intact and is left alone. The risk rises when it is cut, sanded, drilled, or […]