Flamborough includes a blend of traditional village main streets, busy retail destinations in Waterdown, and large-format shopping areas around Clappison’s Corners at Highways 5 and 6. Many commercial and institutional buildings in these areas were constructed or upgraded between the 1950s and 1980s, when asbestos-containing materials were commonly specified.
During that time, asbestos-containing materials were commonly used for:
- Boiler and mechanical room insulation in retail, office and public buildings
- Floor tiles and mastics in long-term retail units, banks, restaurants and offices
- Acoustic ceiling tiles and pipe wraps in offices, schools, healthcare spaces and community facilities
As tenant mixes have shifted—from local retail to chains, professional services, and community uses—hidden asbestos-containing materials often remain in older back rooms, corridors, and ceiling spaces, only exposed when interiors are reconfigured or additions are planned.