WHEN DID THEY STOP USING ASBESTOS IN HOMES?

The use of asbestos in homes began to decline in the late 1970s due to health concerns associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned most asbestos-containing materials in 1989, although this ban was later overturned in 1991. By the 1990s, many manufacturers had voluntarily ceased the use of asbestos in residential construction. However, some homes built before the late 1990s may still contain asbestos materials.