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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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The service was excellent. I would just advise customers to know what is being tested by the well test beforehand, so if they want to add more items tested they can.
Foothill Pump
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Reviewed in October 2023
We were able to book an appointment quickly for a clogged toilet. The technician was punctual, efficient, and very professional. I will use Drain Cleaning Pros again if needed.
Drain Cleaning Pros - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in December 2022
Scotty was great to work with and helped me with his flexibility of scheduling. I highly recommend him. He disconnected my entire kitchen plumbing for a new counter install and then returned and reconnected/installed everything. He was cordial and did a great job. I highly recommend him.
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Reviewed in August 2021
On time, polite prepared and honest. Showed me that what I thought was broken was just scratches. This was my first attempt at using Angi and it was a very nice first experience.
A-M Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2021
Terry returned my call immediately. He showed up on time, went right to work testing the outlet and circuit breaker. He had the parts he needed in his truck, so he was here less than 30 minutes. He is my go-to person for any future electrical needs and recommend him highly.
Advanced Electric Service
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Reviewed in May 2016
After spending 20 minutes digging, James told me I didn't have a leach field and called in another plumber to check it out. All this time he had a leach field map which I had given him and he said he was POSITIVE there was no leach field even though I had asked him to refer to the leach field...
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Reviewed in April 2014
<p>We are glad that we found Terrence on Angie's list. He responded quickly and gave us a bid that was competitive with other bids. Terrence worked with us on the design, so we could get exactly what we wanted. He is very creative with his tile work, and offered options in the design that I...
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Reviewed in November 2012
The manager, Matt Ottinger, gave a very through and straightforward <br /> assessment of the job. The crew was efficient. Post-remediation testing <br /> indicated that a complete and through job had been performed. <br />
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Reviewed in October 2011
We purchased a property as is in March 2011. We were totally unprepared for the poor quality and iron content of the well water. <br /> After looking around we finally found Pure-watersolutions.com on the internet and had Ross Rambach come out, test the water and suggest the units we would...
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Reviewed in June 2010
Watkins Plumbing was asked to come to our home by a contractor we have used in the past. That morning we discovered that we had a hot water leak under our home, in the crawl space. They arrived within one (1) hour of being called, and went to work finding the problem, testing the fitting, and...
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Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

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.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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