{"id":17738,"date":"2021-04-02T15:24:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T19:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17738"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T20:34:28","slug":"cement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/products\/cement\/","title":{"rendered":"Cement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Was Asbestos in Cement?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Asbestos cement was commonly used in the 20th century to help keep pipes and other construction materials durable. However, asbestos exposure is now known to cause mesothelioma and other cancers.<\/p>\n<p>Those at the greatest risk of <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> worked with asbestos cement products every day. Many others were at risk from asbestos concrete materials used in homes and water system pipes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quick-facts-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.quick-facts-shortcode{border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;border:1px solid #E6E7EC;margin:40px 0;overflow:hidden;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;position:relative;font-size:17px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03)}.quick-facts-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.quick-facts-shortcode .quick-facts-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul{margin-left:24px;margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:before{width:6px;height:6px;top:10px;left:-22px;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:#F38A6B}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content p:empty{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.quick-facts-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 30px}.quick-facts-shortcode-heading{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}}<\/style><h3 class=\"quick-facts-shortcode-heading\">Key Facts on Asbestos in Cement Products<\/h3><div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li>Asbestos cement was used in the U.S. as recently as the 2010s, with a full ban on the toxin finally going into effect in 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Homes, offices, and other structures built before the 1980s may still contain asbestos cement.<\/li>\n<li>Cement materials can wear down over time, releasing asbestos fibers into the air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Mesothelioma can bring a lot of stress to you and your family, but we\u2019re here to support you during this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get our Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> for help securing treatments and compensation if you developed this cancer from working with asbestos cement materials.<\/p>\n<p><span 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data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why Was Asbestos Used in Cement?<\/h3>\n<p>Workers believed <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a> in concrete and cement was very beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos was used in cement as it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost less than the alternatives<\/li>\n<li>Helped improve durability<\/li>\n<li>Mixed well with other ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Protected against corrosion<\/li>\n<li>Was a proven insulator and fire retardant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, cement manufacturers hid the fact that <a href=\"\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">asbestos exposure<\/a> can lead to life-threatening health problems like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>By the time the health risks of asbestos-containing materials like cement were discovered by the public, <strong>millions of people had already been exposed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Types of Asbestos Cement Products<\/h2>\n<p>Before the risks of asbestos use were fully understood, dozens of cement products relied on the substance. Learn about the most notable products below.<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestos Cement Board<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos cement boards were pressed into flat sheets to help reinforce tiling. It also served as an alternative to <a href=\"\/products\/drywall\/\">asbestos drywall<\/a> or Sheetrock\u00ae.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode hope has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img.png\" alt=\"John Stahl\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Point of Hope<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p>After a 40-year career in the construction business, <a href=\"\/blog\/mesothelioma-survivor-builds-a-future\/\">John Stahl<\/a> was diagnosed with stage 4 mesothelioma. \u201cI was exposed to asbestos poisoning through Sheetrock\u00ae, gaskets, and piping \u2014 all through my career,&#8221; John remembers. Thanks to treatment, John is still alive today, more than 6 years after his diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Asbestos Cement Pipe<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos cement pipes were used globally for over 50 years, as noted in an article in ScienceDirect. In the U.S. and Canada, <strong>more than 600,000 miles of asbestos cement pipe were used<\/strong> in underground water systems.<\/p>\n<p>Those who worked with this piping risked asbestos exposure as dust could be released into the air during manufacturing or installation.<\/p>\n<p>Many older <a href=\"\/products\/pipes\/\">asbestos pipes<\/a> are still in place today, and as they break down, they could pollute water supplies.<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestos Cement Siding and Shingles<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos cement <a href=\"\/products\/roofing\/\">roofing shingles<\/a> and siding were used instead of wood to help reduce the risk of fires. If they were damaged or degraded, asbestos fibers could be released.<\/p>\n<p>Several older homes built before the 1970s may still have asbestos cement shingles and siding in place.<\/p>\n<p>An abatement professional can determine if these materials pose a threat. Your health isn&#8217;t at risk if the siding or roofing shingles are in good condition.<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestos in Concrete<\/h3>\n<p>Adding asbestos to concrete mixtures helped improve durability. However, anyone working with or around this concrete could be at risk of mesothelioma later in life.<\/p>\n<p><em>Concrete Decor<\/em> notes that asbestos fibers were sealed away as concrete hardened, but could have been released if the materials were broken down, chipped away, or removed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now<\/strong> if you have mesothelioma and worked with or around asbestos cement materials. We can help you pursue treatments and compensation.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Asbestos Cement Products<\/h3>\n<p>Many other materials containing asbestos cement could have put workers at risk of exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional asbestos cement products include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonding cement:<\/strong> A base coating that is used on concrete and masonry walls<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joint cement<\/strong>: Applied to drywall to finish walls and ceilings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plastic cement:<\/strong> Used for binding and sealing surfaces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refractory cement:<\/strong> Used in and around hot surfaces, such as ovens or kilns<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wall cladding:<\/strong> Used on exterior surfaces to protect from weathering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As workers handled, installed, and repaired these materials, they may have released asbestos fibers into the air, which increased the risk of developing mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h3>Can There Be Asbestos in Cement Today?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes. <\/strong>Asbestos is no longer used to make new cement materials. However, there are <strong>thousands of older pipes and structures<\/strong> made of asbestos cement in place today.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a 2024 report noted that there are nearly\u00a0<strong>2,000 miles\u00a0<\/strong>of asbestos cement piping still in place in San Diego \u2014 and these carry drinking water to homes across the city.<\/p>\n<p>Those exposed to asbestos cement products decades ago could now develop mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis, as these diseases take 10 to 50 years to form.<\/p>\n<p>Worried about mesothelioma? Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> shipped overnight for key information on symptoms, treatment, and compensation.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Who Was At Risk of Exposure to Asbestos in Cement?<\/h2>\n<p>Many workers were required to handle, install, repair, or replace asbestos-based cement materials every day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-columns-wrapper\"><style type=\"text\/css\">html body .link-columns-wrapper{font-size:16px;margin:40px 0}html body .link-columns-wrapper:first-child{margin-top:0}html body .link-columns-wrapper .h2{border-bottom:2px solid #e9e9e9;color:inherit;display:block;font-size:18px;line-height:34px;margin:0 0 24px;padding:0 0 15px 40px;position:relative}html body .link-columns-wrapper .h2 i{font-size:26px;left:0;position:absolute;top:0px}html body .link-columns-wrapper:last-child{margin-bottom:0}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){html body .link-columns-wrapper{font-size:16px;margin:40px 0}html body .link-columns-wrapper ul.columns-3{column-count:2}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){html body .link-columns-wrapper ul.columns-3{column-count:3}}<\/style><strong class=\"h2\" role=\"heading\"><i class=\"icon-welder\"><\/i>Just a few of these workers included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class='columns-3'>\n<li>Cement finishers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/construction-workers\/\">Construction workers<\/a> and laborers<\/li>\n<li>Demolition workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/factory-workers\/\">Factory workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/hvac-mechanics\/\">HVAC mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/plumbers-pipefitters\/\">Plumbers and pipefitters<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Repairmen<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/roofers\/\">Roofers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/shipyard-workers\/\">Shipyard workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">U.S. Navy veterans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><strong>There is no safe level of asbestos exposure,<\/strong> according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That said, the risk of mesothelioma increases for those who are exposed on a regular or everyday basis.<\/p>\n<p>Even today, construction workers, repairmen, and demolition teams could be in danger when working with or around older cement materials. If cement products are not tested beforehand, workers could unknowingly be exposed.<\/p>\n<h3>Asbestos Cement Pipes and Drinking Water Contamination<\/h3>\n<p>Hundreds of thousands of miles of asbestos cement piping remain in place in the U.S. and Canada today. These pipes were installed decades ago, and if they break down, they could release asbestos fibers into the water supply.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe know that the consumption of asbestos, such as drinking asbestos fibers that have come through asbestos pipes, increases one&#8217;s risk for developing certain kinds of cancers.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 Dr. Arthur L. Frank, Drexel University environmental and occupational health professor<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Cities and governments must take proactive measures to keep asbestos cement pipes in good shape and replace them if they are friable (crumbling and at risk of releasing fibers).<\/p>\n<h3>Older Homes and Asbestos Cement Risks<\/h3>\n<p>Several homes built before the 1970s may contain asbestos cement sheets, pipes, shingles, roofing, and other materials even today.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe your home contains asbestos cement, <strong>do not try to handle or remove it yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An asbestos abatement professional can safely assess the products and recommend next steps, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).<\/p>\n<h2>Companies That Made Asbestos Cement<\/h2>\n<p>Numerous companies in the 20th century produced and used asbestos cement. These <a href=\"\/asbestos\/companies\/\">companies<\/a> knew that asbestos could lead to severe health problems like mesothelioma but hid the truth for decades to continue making money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some companies that made asbestos cement include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>AC&amp;S<\/li>\n<li>A.P. Green Industries<\/li>\n<li>Armstrong World Industries<\/li>\n<li>ASARCO, LLC<\/li>\n<li>Blodgett Corporation<\/li>\n<li>Fisher Scientific<\/li>\n<li>Owens-Corning Fiberglass<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Gypsum Company<\/li>\n<li>W.R. Grace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Because these companies and many others were negligent, thousands of people are now at risk of mesothelioma today.<\/p>\n<h2>Financial Compensation for Exposure to Asbestos Cement<\/h2>\n<p>You or a mesothelioma patient you love may qualify for <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">financial compensation<\/a> if you developed this cancer from exposure to asbestos cement or other products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These compensation options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>:<\/strong> You may qualify to file a lawsuit against the companies that made and sold the asbestos cement products you were exposed to. The average mesothelioma lawsuit awards <strong>$1 million or more.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust fund claims<\/a>:<\/strong> Many manufacturers of asbestos-containing products set up asbestos bankruptcy trust funds to avoid lawsuits. There is over<strong> $30 billion<\/strong> spread across dozens of trusts, and you can file claims to access some of this money.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a>:<\/strong> If you served your country, you may qualify for mesothelioma benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Key benefits for <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> include monthly disability payouts worth <strong>$4,158.17\u00a0a month<\/strong> and free or low-cost medical treatment through the VA health care system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our legal partners can handle all the work related to filing lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims, making the process stress-free for you and your family. 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Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Get Help for Asbestos Cement Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Every year, hard-working Americans develop mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases after working with cement products.<\/p>\n<p>At Mesothelioma Hope, we&#8217;re committed to helping patients and their loved ones in any way possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our team can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determine when, where, and how your asbestos exposure occurred<\/li>\n<li>Find top doctors and explore treatment options<\/li>\n<li>Get the support you and your family need to fight this cancer<\/li>\n<li>Pursue financial compensation to cover expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now or get our <a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\">Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/a> for personalized support after a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Asbestos in Concrete FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is asbestos cement used for?<\/h3><div><p>Starting in the early 1900s, asbestos cement was used by the construction industry in shingles, siding, roof sheeting, pipes, and many other materials.<\/p>\n<p>Cement products were commonly used in buildings to help keep them sturdy, and several towns and cities relied on asbestos-containing pipes for their water systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\"> Is asbestos cement harmful?<\/h3><div><p>Asbestos cement is a dangerous building material that consists of cement and asbestos fibers.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the 1980s, it was believed that asbestos safely helped strengthen cement because manufacturers hid the risks.<\/p>\n<p>Today, asbestos is no longer used in cement and many other products as it can cause mesothelioma and other cancers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What are the dangers of asbestos cement?<\/h3><div><p>Exposure to asbestos cement can put you or your loved ones in danger of cancers like mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>It takes 10 to 50 years for mesothelioma and other health dangers to develop after asbestos exposure. As a result, many people are diagnosed with mesothelioma after working with or around cement materials made with asbestos decades ago.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> if you developed mesothelioma from working with or around asbestos cement products. We can help you pursue compensation and find treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Do they still use asbestos in concrete?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Asbestos is no longer used in new concrete<\/strong>. However, many older concrete structures made with asbestos are still being used. As these concrete products wear down, they can put people at risk of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, those exposed to asbestos in concrete decades ago could be just getting sick now since mesothelioma takes 10 to 50 years to form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What does asbestos look like on cement?<\/h3><div><p>You will not be able to tell if asbestos is in concrete just by looking at it, according to <em>Concrete Decor<\/em>. 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