Were Is Asbestos Found?

Roofing shingles. Siding shingles on old residential buildings. Wall and ceiling texture in older buildings and homes. Joint compound in older buildings and homes.

Where is asbestos naturally found?

While it is present all over the state of California — in 42 of 58 counties — naturally occurring asbestos can be found most abundantly in and around Humboldt County, in areas of San Benito and Monterey counties, and in western El Dorado county.

How do you know if you have asbestos?

The most common signs of asbestos exposure include shortness of breath, cough and chest pain. Pleural plaques are a sign that a person had enough exposure to be at risk of other diseases. They may develop prior to mesothelioma or lung cancer.