Potential sources of asbestos in the home

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  1. Roof felt and shingles
  2. Loose, blown-in insulation,such as vermiculite
  3. Incandescent light fixture backing
  4. Roof gutters can be made of asbestos cement
  5. Artificial fireplace logs and ashes
  6. Acoustic tiles
  7. Deck undersheeting
  8. Asbestos pad under the fireplace hearth
  9. Pipe insulation
  10. Main panel and fuse box; each fuse wire has an individual asbestos flash guard
  11. Door and gasket covers
  12. Backing behind recessed lighting
  13. Boiler and furnace insulation
  14. Asbestos can be found in stucco
  15. Soffit boards can be made of asbestos cement or asbestos insulating board
  16. Textured or stipple-coated walls and ceilings
  17. Asbestos cement (transite) board siding and undersheeting
  18. Outlets and switches
  19. Gypsum board filling compound, and patching and joint compound for walls and ceilings
  20. Window putty
  21. Flooring: vinyl tiles and linoleum sheet flooring; flooring adhesive
  22. Downpipes can be made of asbestos cement
  23. Insulation on electrical wires
  24. Heat reflector for wood stove
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