What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div>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.</div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in December 2025
Cesar is a true craftsman who turned my outdoor space into a masterpiece. From start to finish, he showed top-notch skill, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for his work. The paver job he did not only stand up to the test of time. If you're lookin' for someone reliable and...
Vasquez Landscape and Hardscape LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
We specifically needed a repair and leak test for a real estate closing and shared that up front. The work Brian did was fine but we could not get a professional invoice or documentation from him and so ended up paying again, for another plumber to redo this work so as not to jeopardize closing....
Brian Scroggins
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Reviewed in June 2024
They made this process so easy. Very responsive and willing to put in overtime to get it done. They spent 4 days on turning a living room into a bedroomâ ¦ built wall, built and customized the closet, did electrical work, installed fan, painted, added blindsâ ¦ in such a short time. The room...
The Brothers R&W Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
The Crafty Foursome did a fantastic job refinishing my dining room table and a coffee table. The time it took them to repair and refinish the project was done timely. Professional and friendly. Bobâ s cost estimate was right on and reasonable. I will use them again for other projects.
The Crafty Foursome
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Reviewed in May 2020
he diidnt really know what to look for until I showed him and . The cost for the estimate and the testing was exagerated , and the estimate for the abatement was inflated to a ridiculous rate. I called out to larger Nd established companies that vame out and gave free estimates and rates that...
Dri Right Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
I called the Service Provider told him of the situation, he stated he thought he could get me and would contact me later in the day. Called me around 2:30 and was at my door by 2:45. Jim and another gentleman were able to slide the range out and retrieve the wire and install the element I...
Appliance Pro LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
always make sure any repair that is made is tested before they leave. Repairs were made to the toilet but had to readjust the valve before leaving. Great response time and I would have them back again.
Berryman Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in July 2016
The technician that came out was great! He tested everything and said everything tested well, just a tripped internal breaker. That said, we don't know why the breaker tripped so he reset it with the hopes that it was a fluke and we would only pay the trip fee. The unit worked for about 24 hours...
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2014
We have had some water problems at the house in the past and there was occasionally a musty odor from our furnace room so we decided to get checked for mold. Mark came out and performed an air and visual inspection. It was a relief when he said usually when he gets called people have a large...
Action Mold Pros
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Reviewed in September 2012
I found this company to be one of the most professional and experienced in our area and Shauna Weis to be extremely helpful. I called her out due to some concerns about toxic mold. She not only preformed the test but had the experience and knowledge to explain the test result to me. Not just...
Environmental Safety Technologies Inc
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Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

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.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

If asbestos is found, it is crucial to consult with a professional. They will provide recommendations for appropriate abatement actions, which may include safe removal, containment, sealing, or enclosure. All actions must be planned and executed in accordance with local regulations for handling asbestos.

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