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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Reviewed in June 2026
We had a great experience with these young men. They let us bore them with lots of stories and listened politely seeming to enjoy our takes. They knew their product well gave so much info and details of the whole process. Our needs were respected and the went above and beyond to make us...
DaBella - Denver (Siding)
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Reviewed in April 2025
My personal experience with this company has been phenomenal. The concrete steps up to my house were cracking and falling apart, They were quick to respond to any questions/concerns I had and the work they did made everything look like new. They treated me like family and charged a reasonable...
5280 Kitchen and Bath LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
I have had Mile High Plumbing do several plumbing jobs for me. They are very knowledgeable and fair. Iâ ve know John and Osh for several years and have always trusted them with my plumbing needs. I am a contractor myself, so quality, communication, and pricing are very important to me.
Mile High Plumbing & Air
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very dependable and everything I imagined my kitchen would look like. Highly recommended
Maddie's Carpentry
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Reviewed in August 2022
Very straightforward, hard worker, honest, dependable, and great customer service!
L&E Locksmith LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Bulldog came out to give me a bid- Clay was professional and had a really cool latter. He did a great job and there was nothing bad to say. They sent the bid promptly and i had them send a second bid for a complete redock for a cost analysis Bulldog got beat out by a local company simply...
Bulldog Roofing
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Reviewed in August 2021
Went great! Joe and his helper took care of the job right away. Loose and missing chimney bricks or repaired or replaced the same day.
Triumph Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Great attention to detail. Very knowledgeable about cabinets and kitchen remodel resources. Claudia made a sure everything was right with our order.
Creative Kitchen & Bath
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Reviewed in May 2021
I am pleased with the results.
Complete Painting Services
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Reviewed in November 2015
The work was done quickly and neatly. Haven't done the radon test yet so don't know how that is.
Axium Inspections, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

When learning how to test for asbestos in a popcorn ceiling, you have an option for a DIY job or to hire a professional tester. You can purchase a kit at a hardware store and use personal protective equipment while doing the test. If you don’t want to risk any potential exposure to asbestos, hire a professional asbestos testing company instead.

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