Homes built before 1990 may have asbestos in the following areas:
Exterior
Roof sheeting, gutters, downpipes, ridge capping, imitation brick cladding and lining under eaves.
Bathroom, toilet and laundry
Wall and ceiling panels, vinyl floor tiles and backing for wall tiles.
Kitchen
Wall and ceiling panels, backing for splashbacks, vinyl floor tiles, backing of vinyl flooring and insulation in stoves.
Living areas
Wall and ceiling panels, carpet underlay and insulation in domestic heaters.
Backyard
Fences, garden sheds, garages, carports, outdoor toilets, dog kennels, buried and dumped waste materials.
Other areas
Backing of electrical switchboards, insulation in roof cavities, hot water pipe insulation, textured paint and plaster patching compounds.
Find out more at asbestossafety.gov.au
