Ask Angi: What Do I Need to Know About Asbestos?

If inhaled, asbestos can cause cancer or other serious health problems, so you definitely want to be aware of it if you live in an older home.

Asbestos removal is a complex process requiring specific expertise and equipment, and should only be performed by accredited professionals. Dreamstime/TNS

By Angie Hicks From Ask Angi

If your home was built before the 1980s, it may have been built with asbestos. If inhaled, asbestos can cause cancer or other serious health problems, so you definitely want to be aware of it if you live in an older home. Here are some tips about how to spot asbestos and what to do about it.