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 do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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I couldn’t be happier with the service Perri provided. He was very detailed in his inspection and cleaning of our chimney. The difference in our fireplace’s performance is night and day. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in January 2023
Great reliable company! Very professional! Jose explained the process of how asbestos needs to be tested in order for things to be safe in my house which made me feel relief.
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I went on Home Advisor & told them I needed Mold Testing. They gave me a list of Companies to select. I reviewed each one & selected "Lake Shorer Inspections & Consulting." In 5 mins.-- Mr. Robert Mogarro gave me a call & set up an appointment for the next day. He was exceptionally...
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Very helpful, Dave answer my questions and was patient in explaining labs.
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very fast with testing results
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William explains the uses of asbestos in the modern environments we live in today. Asbestos should be taken seriously, but William informed us well on the subject and the data his test revealed
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Found W.C. on Angie's list and gave him a call and left a message. Walter called back and seemed very knowledgeable about the whole process and offered to come out the next day to have a look at the floors and give me an estimate. Walter showed up on time and measured all the rooms and we sat...
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We had to have these smoke detectors installed professionally. We called a few places and found this company was able to come out the next day. They had a very good price for the job. We were treated very well. He made sure he tested them before he left and he showed us how to properly test...
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Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

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.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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