Asbestos - Confronting a Health Risk in your House

Asbestos is a flame retardant insulation that has been used in a variety of materials from construction products to textiles. It was an extremely popular material in a variety of industries until it was determined that the fiber caused a deadly form of cancer. Now, many people may have asbestos products in their house and not even know it. It is important to identify these products and avoid them if they cannot be removed immediately.