Many schools and buildings built before the 1980s contain Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT) that has begun to deteriorate and is in need of asbestos abatement or asbestos encapsulation.  VAT was the material of choice for institutional flooring applications from the 1950s through the ‘80s because of its insulating and fire-retarding properties. In 1986, the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act was passed requiring every U.S. school from kindergarten through 12th grade to be inspected to identify … [Read more...]