Asbestos in Philadelphia Rowhomes: Risks for Renovators
Key Takeaways Many Philadelphia rowhomes built or renovated before the 1980s contain asbestos in pipe insulation, boiler coverings, vinyl floor tiles, linoleum adhesive, ceiling tiles, plaster, joint compound, and roofing materials. Asbestos itself isn’t dangerous until disturbed, cutting, sanding, drilling, or breaking apart these materials during renovation releases microscopic fibers into the air. Illnesses from […]
