It’s Asbestos Awareness Month this November so it’s the perfect time for homeowners and renovators to become aware of the dangers of asbestos. Did you know that Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world?
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Thanks to Asbestos Awareness (AA), you now have access to plenty of great advice to help you identify the various types of asbestos-containing products that might be lurking in your home!
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Asbestos can be found under floor coverings and constructs such as:

The Myth
According to AA, many Australians wrongly believe that ONLY fibro homes contain asbestos. Asbestos products can most likely be found in ANY Australian home built or renovated before 1987 even brick, weatherboard, fibro and clad homes.Where can you find asbestos?
Asbestos-containing materials can be found in any Australian home built or renovated before 1987. Although asbestos was banned in Australia in 2003, thousands of different types of products remain hidden dangers in 1 in 3 homes including brick, weatherboard, fibro and clad homes – even apartments.
- carpets
- linoleum and vinyl tiles
- behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors
- internal and external walls
- ceilings, eaves and garages
- around hot water pipes
- fences
- extensions to homes
- outdoor toilets, dog kennels, and backyard sheds
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