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Q: What should you do if you touch asbestos?

• <div><p>If you think you&rsquo;ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you&rsquo;ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.</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: Can lungs heal from asbestos?

• <div><p>When asbestos damages the lungs it causes a condition called &ldquo;asbestosis&rdquo; which, unfortunately, can&rsquo;t be cured once it&rsquo;s damaged the lungs. This condition is chronic and any treatment is undertaken to improve quality of life. This usually involves quitting smoking, being prescribed oxygen, and undergoing lung rehab. Severe cases usually require a lung transplant.</p></div>

Q: Can you cover asbestos tile with carpet?

• <div><p>While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.</p></div>

Q: What is the process of abatement for asbestos?

• <div><p>Performing abatement for asbestos means the contractor removes or encapsulates the asbestos to protect your family&rsquo;s health. The term abatement refers to the steps required to keep asbestos fibers from moving into the air. Understanding <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-asbestos-abatement.htm">what asbestos abatement is</a> can help you discuss the case with your contractors by understanding the jargon they use. </p></div>

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Last update on March 07, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Underdog Timber Felling exceeded our expectations on several levels. Isaac is also a 16yr Fireman & is hired by the department to clear areas for fire remediation. He has a good crew too. Taylor (Ms.Underdog) was easy to talk to and arrange the job. They were flexible. They were...
Underdog Timber Felling, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
i called to get an estimate to have a fairly large oak tree removed from a tight space next to my house. olga and her husband made an appointment to come to the house the next day. they were right on time when they arrived. gave me a very reasonable estimate and showed up to do the work the next...
Crowder Tree Specialist
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Reviewed in December 2023
Spray foam Fx traveled 3 hrs. to spray our building. Had some mechanical difficulties, fixed the issue, and stayed late to finish the job. They were polite and friendly, cleaned up the job site.
Spray Foam FX
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Reviewed in July 2023
Everything went great. They removed all my old siding, fixed and reframed my walls, added allot of bigger windows and doors, built my shed/pump house. And it turned out great.
Alvarado Construction
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Reviewed in July 2023
It has been six months since Chris finished the major renovation of our condo. I wanted to wait to write a review to see how things progressed over the few months after everything was done. There was one thing he needed to come back to fix where a nail head popped out, and he was very responsive...
TNT Maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2021
Dave and Gregg did a terrific job on a complex and challenging project to remove brush and debris. The terrain was challenging and the project was large. They were professional and communicated consistently and well about the project and our expectations. The work was excellent and the bid was...
DDR
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Reviewed in June 2019
Edgar did an excellent job removing and cleaning up part of my Brookings property. He calls when he says he will and he shows up when expected. He did such a good job with his first job on my property I m having him come back to do an even bigger clean up and lawn and shrub clearing and pruning ...
Garcia's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2019
Everything appears to be well done but pest removal is a long term issue. Ask for another review I m six months to a year.
All Natural Pest Elimination
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Reviewed in May 2017
These guys are great.Matt, the owner, has excellent customer service skills and he and his crew do quality work at a reasonable price. They are real professionals and they leave the property in pristine condition. I had them cut and remove some fallen trees after a windstorm.
Armer Tree Care, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
<p>It took about two weeks from the time we contracted with Seth to have the old Garage Door replaced till the work was actually done. Our new Door was shipped down to Brookings from Portland, Seth has a truck which delivers new doors weekly. We were surprised at how quickly it arrived given the...
Northwoods Overhead Door
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Serving Smith River, CA and surrounding areas

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"I'm very happy with the work that was done by Landmark construction and energy crew. At first, we met with Ron that came over and met with us about the issues that we had with our water heater and with the bills that we currently pay for electric. Ron recommended us to replace the bulky old water heater and to install a tankless system that will supply hot water immediately and with the use of less gas. We liked that idea and we decided to go for this project. Ron came over to our house with his 2 people that basically took care of all the removal and the installation of the new system. The work that they did took only 2 days from start to finish and now we have more space at the garage, and the bills are much lower than before…."

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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 damages the lungs it causes a condition called “asbestosis” which, unfortunately, can’t be cured once it’s damaged the lungs. This condition is chronic and any treatment is undertaken to improve quality of life. This usually involves quitting smoking, being prescribed oxygen, and undergoing lung rehab. Severe cases usually require a lung transplant.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Performing abatement for asbestos means the contractor removes or encapsulates the asbestos to protect your family’s health. The term abatement refers to the steps required to keep asbestos fibers from moving into the air. Understanding what asbestos abatement is can help you discuss the case with your contractors by understanding the jargon they use.

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