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>

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Q: Can you gut a house down to the studs if you think it has asbestos?

• <div><p>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, <b>this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.</b> </p></div>

Q: Is asbestos a deal breaker when buying a house?

• <div><p>Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk&mdash;it&rsquo;s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn&rsquo;t a sure thing.</p></div>

Q: Can you use Flex Seal to encapsulate asbestos?

• <div><p>Asbestos-containing materials, like duct wrap, should be encapsulated using a sealant specifically formulated for asbestos. These sealants work to bind with asbestos fibers and help further neutralize them as a health risk. Whenever you&rsquo;re working near asbestos-containing materials, be sure to keep safety as a top priority and wear a P-100-rated respirator as well as protective clothing.</p></div>

Q: Can you encapsulate asbestos siding?

• <div><p>if you install new siding on top of old asbestos siding, you may keep the fibers trapped, but it would not necessarily be considered encapsulation. To do so properly requires a professional, who uses a certain type of sealant that needs to be spread over the asbestos in a number of layers in order to trap all the fibers. Although you may be able to buy this sealant yourself, it is highly advised that, once you find asbestos, you call a pro immediately. </p></div>

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I had a 40ft tree come down on my house at night! They were there within a half hour! It was off my house that night and Norman came back for the next two days to remove it completely. He did a wonderful job and I thank the Lord he was there. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Highly recommend Grays Finishing by Design as the only go to for all drywall, paint, finishing, and repairs. Owner and employees were very professional and did amazing work on all our ceilings. They removed all the popcorn ceilings, patched and repaired all bad areas, sanded, slicked out every...
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Reviewed in January 2023
Mr. Arnold frequently communicated with me listening to my concerns and expectations. He thoroughly explained his actions, was prompt, very professional, and respectful. The price he quoted me was reasonable and affordable. I highly recommend him to anyone needing tree, brush, and/or stump...
Arnolds Land Management
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Reviewed in March 2022
They did a great cleaning on my system.
Air Design Systems Inc
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Reviewed in May 2021
Hank's Tree and Tractor did a great job on removing a large oak tree from my front yard! Cleaned up when they were done after they trimmed a couple dead branches from the other tree in my front yard that was not part of the quote.
Hanks Tree and Tractor
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Reviewed in June 2019
They did a great job cutting down and removing a tree in my yard.
Anthony English and Adrian Walker tree service
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Reviewed in February 2019
HomeAdvior.com recommended Tucson Tree Service and sent them a referral e-mail for me. I received a confirmation e-mail and Toni, the owner of the company, called me within an hour and I scheduled an appointment for a free estimate. The 2 owner/managers of the company arrived at my home on time...
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Reviewed in January 2019
CJ and Roc were amazing. They went above and beyond on this install (ran into some unforeseen issues with prior owner&amp;#39;s flooring choices when they were removing it -- there was tile on top of tile -- and it ended up creating more work for them). You can tell when someone is a pro at...
Unique Installations
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Reviewed in June 2015
They did not prep the job the way I assumed it would have been. They pressure washed the exterior, but did not remove the old flaking caulking around the garage door. They just painted over it. They did caulk in some places but not in others. I had to have them come back to repaint an area. I...
C & S Building and Renovations, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>Mold was found in two places in the house. Unfortunately, there was a lot more in the utility room and under the house. The technician, Nate, took very good pictures of the areas in the house, utility room, and under the house that were infected by mold. He explained what he saw and what he...
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Medina Environmental and Demolition Services LLC

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Serving Mcdavid, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"It was very good. They were timely. They did a good job. They have a reasonable price."

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Excellence Renovation LLC

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Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Mcdavid, FL and surrounding areas

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Hi this is Esteban Acosta owner of Excellence Renovation LLC been in business for about 5 years we can handle several trades like painting ,drywall,trim work,siding , flooring ,tile showers and much more ...im a very easy guy to work with ..very flexible and can always work with you on your budget ..i would be happy to work on your project and do whatever it takes to make you happy and bring your project to completion.. see you soon

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Broken Stone Productions LLC

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Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Mcdavid, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

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"Michael is honest and hardworking. He always answers his phone or calls you back if you leave a message. Has great carpentry, painting and roofing skills. Good guy that stands behind his work and is a straight shooter."

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Caruthers Contracting LLC

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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)

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

Asbestos-containing materials, like duct wrap, should be encapsulated using a sealant specifically formulated for asbestos. These sealants work to bind with asbestos fibers and help further neutralize them as a health risk. Whenever you’re working near asbestos-containing materials, be sure to keep safety as a top priority and wear a P-100-rated respirator as well as protective clothing.

if you install new siding on top of old asbestos siding, you may keep the fibers trapped, but it would not necessarily be considered encapsulation. To do so properly requires a professional, who uses a certain type of sealant that needs to be spread over the asbestos in a number of layers in order to trap all the fibers. Although you may be able to buy this sealant yourself, it is highly advised that, once you find asbestos, you call a pro immediately.

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