During the boom period of asbestos production and manufacturing, the fiber found itself employed in the construction of buildings. Many asbestos homes have been the legacy of the use of asbestos in building materials. There are millions of homes across North America containing asbestos material. Many of these asbestos homes are found in older areas of cities and towns. Asbestos was used in the manufacturing of some basic elements of home construction. Asbestos was employed in roof felt, roof tiles and in pipe insulation wrapping. Friable asbestos was used for insulation materials in northern climates. The attics of some older homes are full of asbestos insulation. In the less developed nations, however, asbestos homes are common in rural areas. Asbestos, in the form of chrysotile-cement is still being used in the construction of low-income housing. In many regions of the world, chrysotile-cement comes in the forms of pipes for water and sewage. If you suspect you own one of the many asbestos homes, contact an asbestos consultant and your lawyer.