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>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Wow! What an awesome experience. I needed my kitchen back splash tiled, about 20 square feet. Of the companies that contacted me, Richard was the only one who came on-site to look at the job and talk with my wife and me. He was very happy to discuss the job and answer all of our questions. He...
Coley's Tiling, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2022
This company was excellent before it was bought by Angi. I paid extra for the extended warranty and now that I am having issues with leaks and damage you can not get anywhere. I am now on month 2 of trying to get this resolved and I can not even get a phone call back from them. They schedule...
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Reviewed in November 2021
Process was lengthy, the result overall was beautiful! Limestone Solution did an excellent job.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Demo old tub and installed new Kohler walk-iin-tub and finished the space to blend in with the existing structure. We especially appreciate the extra time you took to solve unexpected issues, encountered during the project. My wife and I are pleased with the completed project. Thankyou! Walter...
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Reviewed in December 2019
This company is very organized, clean and knowledgeable. The fella doing the work took his time and did a beautiful job. He cleaned up behind himself so well. I would highly recommend this company for remodels. They are tried and tested and have passed with flying colors.
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Jon came out for timely in response to our emergency and he found the access to our line, determined the problem, cleaned our main waste water drain, and tested it to ensure that it was running freely. He will return this week for the permanent fix which is cleaning roots from the line. Jon...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Asbestos fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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.

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