What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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Q: What methods do professionals use for asbestos removal?

• <div><p>Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.</p></div>

Q: How can I save money on asbestos removal?

• <div><p>Since DIY asbestos removal isn&rsquo;t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between <b>15% to 25%</b> on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner&rsquo;s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof. </p></div>

Q: Do all gravity furnaces have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, but it&rsquo;s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren&rsquo;t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn&rsquo;t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.</p></div>

Q: What are the risks of drilling into asbestos siding?

• <div><p>It is not recommended that you drill into asbestos siding, as you could release its hazardous fibers into the air. The best way for dealing with asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate it.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
He was very polite and listened well. He charged a fair price for his quick work. I will hire him again for snow removal.
Roybal Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Dan's and his team are amazing. They did wonderful work removing my old cedar shingle roof and installing a new architectural style shingle roof with all new associated roofing hardware. Prior to installing the new roof, they removed an old chimney chase. Every day they cleaned up and at the...
Great Pacific Contractors, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Dry rot on the 2nd floor had to be removed. Josey and his team did a fantastic job! Highly recommend and will try to hire again if ever needed.
Acme & Sons, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
I needed my old deck removed and replaced. I decided to replace it with composite decking and the addition of a pergola over the entire area. It turned out beautifully. It was completed in a timely manner and the work was meticulous. They are very professional in every aspect and I...
8 Stars, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2022
They removed a large 100yr old Hackberry tree on my property, which was an imminent threat to my roof and my neighbors. They did and excellent job!
Cone's Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
We had Dan's Dump Runs remove an old shed, throughly clean the surrounding area in backyard, and install a gravel bed for the new shed we are installing. Dan is a ex-military guy, and it shows - very punctual, meets the quoted price, no surprises while the job is underway, and leaves the...
Dans Dump Runs LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
She was on time, friendly, thorough and quick. No hidden costs or up-selling. She removed stains that had been there so long I had forgotten there was clean carpet underneath. A dream experience!
Green Home Cleaning and Restoration
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Reviewed in August 2014
Shampoo carpet for pet urine smell. Smell is greatly improved - would probably take two shampoos to remove entirely. Not the fault of the company though. My only beef is that sehyo showed up an hour early and did not move the couch, to get under the couch, as asked.
Barbara Ringstead
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Reviewed in March 2014
Wonderful service! They were quick, accurate and professional. I have found a new auto mechanic for life. When they were finished, they brought the parts they removed to the front counter, showed them to us, and explained why they needed to be replaced. The cost was lower than the estimate and...
METROPOLITAN GARAGE
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Reviewed in September 2013
he came in a timely manner, removed the stumps filled in the holes,
Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

It is not recommended that you drill into asbestos siding, as you could release its hazardous fibers into the air. The best way for dealing with asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate it.

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