Taking down sheet rock in a house built in 1949 should I be concerned about asbestos?

I would say ';cautious.'; Wear a mask. Here's what I read:





Asbestos became more widespread during the industrial revolution; in the 1860s it was used as insulation in the U.S. and Canada. By the mid 20th century uses included fire retardant coatings, concrete, bricks, pipes and fireplace cement, heat, fire, and acid resistant gaskets, pipe insulation, ceiling insulation, fireproof drywall, flooring, roofing, lawn furniture, and drywall joint compound.





According to the U.S. EPA Asbestos Building Inspectors Manual, chrysotile accounts for approximately 95% of asbestos found in buildings in the United States. Chrysotile is often present in a wide variety of materials, including:





joint compound


mud and texture coats


vinyl floor tiles, sheeting, adhesives


roofing tars, felts, siding, and shingles


';transite'; panels, siding, countertops, and pipes


fireproofing


caulk


gaskets


brake pads and shoes


clutch plates


stage curtains


fire blankets


interior fire doors


fireproof clothing for firefighters


thermal pipe insulationTaking down sheet rock in a house built in 1949 should I be concerned about asbestos?
if plain ole' sheetrock was used you shouldn't have a problem,but wear a mask anyway since you dont know for sure.