I Found Asbestos In My Home!

by Cathie Harney, Your Local Real Estate Expert

What now?

Calm down. Just because asbestos has been used in your home does not necessarily mean you are at risk. If the asbestos is solid and not releasing particles into the air, the consensus is that there is no discernable risk to health. If there is a small release, the risk may also be minimal to nonexistent, though again testing is required to know for sure read more >>

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