When was asbestos insulation used in houses?

1990
Production and use of asbestos have declined since the 1970s. Before 1990, asbestos was mainly used for insulating buildings and homes against cold weather, noise and for fireproofing. It may also be found in some auto parts.

When did asbestos insulation stop being used?

In 1973, EPA banned spray-applied surfacing asbestos-containing material for fireproofing/insulating purposes.

Where would asbestos be found in a house?

Asbestos is found in some vinyl floor tiles and the backing on vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives. Hot water and steam pipes in older houses may be coated with an asbestos material or covered with an asbestos blanket or tape. Oil and coal furnaces and door gaskets may have asbestos insulation.

Where is asbestos found in older homes?

Many homes built before 1980 contain asbestos in old floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles and flashing, siding, insulation (around boilers, ducts, pipes, sheeting, fireplaces), pipe cement, and joint compound used on seams between pieces of sheetrock. Some newer houses may also contain asbestos.

Does my insulation contain asbestos?

However, there are loose-fill wall and attic insulation which can contain asbestos. If you’re insulation is the batt style insulation, as the loose fill insulation has the higher risk as it’s loosely poured into wall or joist cavities.

When was asbestos last used in insulation?

According to The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the use of asbestos was stopped in 1977. It also mentions that most houses built between 1930 and 1950 have asbestos insulation.

Does your insulation have asbestos?

It’s considered a very natural product and does not contain asbestos. There is one type of older insulation that has a significant possibility of being contaminated with asbestos. That is the loose, granular insulation called vermiculite . See this article on vermiculite and asbestos for more information.

Does insulation have asbestos?

Loose-fill insulation is the type that is most likely to pose a risk of containing asbestos. The main source of insulation containing asbestos is what is known as vermiculite attic insulation—mined in Montana by the Libby company under the name Zonolite.