As late as the mid-1960s, asbestos siding was still sold. Asbestos cement siding on a house should not be considered a serious problem. There are countless homes and garages with this siding material.

It seemed as if the addition of even just a bit of asbestos would make houses weather- and fireproof, make concrete and asphalt nearly indestructible and add just that little bit of zing to tiling ...