“Wait, do ‘new’ buildings still need asbestos testing? Here’s why.”
You might’ve heard something like: “You can still buy building materials that contain asbestos. That’s why even newer schools and government buildings ask for testing.” The truth is more nuanced. Modern drywall (“sheetrock”) sold by major U.S. retailers is typically asbestos-free. But newer buildings can still trigger asbestos testing requirements for several good reasons—safety, compliance, and the complex reality of construction supply chains.
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