Many regions of town and country in North America still have older homes with asbestos. An asbestos house was more common prior to the 1980s than a house without asbestos. As a fire retardant and insulator, asbestos was considered an essential item for certain components of the average home. Asbestos found its way onto the exterior and into the interior. Many homes featured asbestos in their roofs in the form of roof felt and/or shingles. A typical so-called asbestos house, may also have asbestos insulation in the attic or wrapped around the pipes. Asbestos may also be found in floor tiles. If you are aware of or discover asbestos in your house, do not attempt to remove it on your own. Removing or stabilizing asbestos is dangerous. This process is referred to as asbestos abatement. It requires the attention of experts. IF asbestos has leaked into the air of your house, you may wish to contact a doctor and a lawyer. This will ensure both the addressing of these 2 important issues.