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Asbestos is generally found in older homes, in the siding, linoleum or wrapped around ductwork. Here's how to identify asbestos, assess its potential health risk and remove it.
Asbestos & Cancer Risk
From the National Cancer Institute, a splendid question and answer format that tells you what asbestos looks like, the threats to your health and what you can do if you are exposed to it.
EPA & Asbestos
Read what the Environmental Protection Agency recommends and your options of encapsulation. It's not always necessary to remove asbestos.
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