Building products that contain asbestos can be found in many locations around your home. By far the most common asbestos-containing materials that you will find in your homes are of the non-friable variety – those that are bonded into solid panels.
These products are likely to be used for:
- roofing
- exterior and interior wall cladding
- eaves
- fences
- shingles & siding (villaboard and similar)
- thermal board around fireplaces
- water and flue pipes
- backing of electrical boards.
Asbestos: A Guide for Householders and the General Public
Australian Department of Health & Ageing
Have a look at a great diagram on the Asbestos Awareness website to see all the places you are likely to find asbestos in your home.