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>

What is the difference between abatement and remediation?

• <div><p>Abatement focuses on immediate hazard control while remediation encompasses a comprehensive cleanup and long-term safety strategy. Abatement refers specifically to reducing or eliminating the immediate hazard by removing or encapsulating it. It’s a targeted approach aimed solely at controlling asbestos risks. Remediation is a broader term that involves the entire process of addressing contamination to restore a safe environment. Remediation can include abatement, decontamination, air quality testing, and post-cleanup monitoring.</p></div>

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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: What are the risks of drilling into asbestos siding?

• <div><p>It is not recommended that you drill into asbestos siding, as you could release its hazardous fibers into the air. The best way for dealing with asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate it.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a professional for asbestos abatement?

• <div><p>Ensures comprehensive removal and adherence to safety regulations, protecting health.</p></div>

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Devon was quick to respond to quote the job, then took care of removal. He was polite, efficient and took care to not harm items that were remaining. Did a great job.
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Reviewed in June 2024
Easy to work with and did an excellent job removing the tree and stump.
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Reviewed in March 2024
We hired Duck Multi service to remove Asbestos in tile glue from our Church.Francisco was very responsive on every occasion and were able to get the job done quickly and very comparable in cost to other companies.I would highly recommend there services.
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Reviewed in January 2024
Henry was super responsive and easy to work with. It was a quick and easy removal process.
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Reviewed in October 2020
He had to be asked to get his mask from his truck. Most service people ask if they should get their mask or automatically have it around their neck, he did not. I had all the parts ready for him in a bowl with the packaging and directions on the back of the package. He did not seem to look at...
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Reviewed in May 2019
Johnathan said that it would be next to impossible to remove the cartridge from the bathtub faucet. He said he would need to cut an access panel in the front bedroom wall to gain access to the bathtub pipes and replace them. After replacing the pipes he would then repair the wall and it would...
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Luis did a great job removing our old installation and installing our brandy-new kitchen hood! Luis was super punctual, friendly and kept to task. BRH is my new go to handyman! Thank you.
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Reviewed in August 2016
Ennis provided excellent service. Josh came out and gave us an estimate. He and his team ended up doing the work the same day. He came out about a week later and removed a stump.
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There was a flooded area around my furnace. They had to remove the water softener to fix the leaking pipe. I liked them very much!
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Reviewed in July 2013
Bluestone was a pleasure to work with. They were communicative and efficient, and cleaned up our yard well after the tree removed. We would definitely use them again.
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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.

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)

Abatement focuses on immediate hazard control while remediation encompasses a comprehensive cleanup and long-term safety strategy. Abatement refers specifically to reducing or eliminating the immediate hazard by removing or encapsulating it. It’s a targeted approach aimed solely at controlling asbestos risks. Remediation is a broader term that involves the entire process of addressing contamination to restore a safe environment. Remediation can include abatement, decontamination, air quality testing, and post-cleanup monitoring.

It is not recommended that you drill into asbestos siding, as you could release its hazardous fibers into the air. The best way for dealing with asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate it.

Ensures comprehensive removal and adherence to safety regulations, protecting health.

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