Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in building materials until the late 1990s. While asbestos was valued for its fire-resistant properties, we now know that prolonged exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.

If your property was built before 2000, there is a good chance that it contains asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Common ACMs include:

• Roofing and siding materials
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Textured coatings (such as popcorn ceilings)
• Pipes and ducts