Types of Asbestos Insulation and How to Get It Tested Reviewed by Deane Biermeier Fact checked by Jillian Dara Asbestos was once added to home insulation because it was strong and fireproof. This type ...

For much of the 19th and 20th century, the mining and use of asbestos saw near-constant growth, with virtually every material used in the construction of homes, offices, ships, road networks and ...