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Asbestos tiles products have a reputation of being extremely durable and relatively inexpensive. Therefore, for almost 90 years, the material asbestos was widely and liberally used throughout the United States until the mid 1980s.  Interestingly enough, asbestos tile is actually a little bit of a misnomer, because the main product used in their production was vinyl.  Asbestos was used as a bi-product to make them more sturdy and resistant to temperature and other influences.

And even though practically all asbestos tiles are known for their sturdiness, they were flexible which made them easy to install even in though spots. It was back in the 80s when the medical community warned the public and the industry by publishing data that clearly indicated a steady increase of newly diagnosed mesothelioma patients, or individuals who had gotten sick with other asbestos induced diseases.

Asbestos tiles, so many experts say, do not pose any harm as long as they remain undamaged. However, if the tiles start to break or crack, the situation can change drastically and people on site or in close proximity will be at a higher risk of contracting a severe or even fatal health condition.

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