Friable and Non-Friable Asbestos

Asbestos-containing materials are either friable or non-friable.

Friable asbestos presents a higher risk as it has been reduced or crumbled to a powder form, therefore omitting much more dust and dangerous particles. Friable is a term often used in legal documents that refer to the carcinogen asbestos.

Non-friable asbestos can also be referred to as bonded asbestos. It is lower risk as it has been bonded using cement or other materials. In this form, it is less likely to break down into pieces. It can however become friable over time if damaged.

Both types of asbestos are cancer-causing and can create a danger within your home.

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