Asbestos is a silicate material that is being used since the Greek times. In the late 1800s, people discovered the various benefits of Asbestos like tensile strength, sound absorption, heat resistant and resistance to chemicals and electricity. However, it was only after 1980s that people understood the various damages that can be caused by having asbestos in your home. It is possible that your home may have hidden asbestos in many places and especially if your home was built before the 1980s, you must get it checked by a professional company...