Asbestos Use
Key Takeaways Asbestos was used extensively in the United States throughout much of the 1900s — in homes, schools, buildings, ships, and automobiles — because it was heat-resistant, flexible, durable, and inexpensive. In homes, asbestos was commonly found in vinyl floor covering, roof shingles and siding, soundproofing and decorative materials, and textured paints. Asbestos becomes […]
