Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that’s been known to man for centuries. The ancient Greeks initially spun it into a cloth-like material. During the Industrial Revolution, manufacturers used asbestos for its structural strength and insulating properties. The popularity of asbestos escalated during the early to mid-20th century. By the 1930s, asbestos was known as the “miracle mineral,” and it was used in everything from insulation and fire walls to Christmas tree ornamentation. As the century progressed, sprayed asbestos fireproofing materials were incorporated into new building construction. It’s estimated that half of the multi-story buildings constructed during the 1950s to the […]