How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>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:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
Quick response, professional and knowledgeable. They came and deep cleaned our existing pond including flushing the lines and cleaning the pump and filter. Definitely a service we will use again! They offer yearly services as well!
Koi Klean LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
I had David from Rockwood Plumbing come out to quote replacing my old cast iron tub that was cracked and leaking. The price was significantly lower than the other quotes I had got. I decided to go with his estimate and I'm so happy with his work! David was professional and kind throughout the...
Rockwood Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2022
He arrived on time, even though it was pouring down rain. He got right to work installing the replacement remote control on the ceiling fan and showed us how the new controller worked. He tested the outdoor wall lights and determined that the motion sensor was not working on one of the lights....
Electrician, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
They did a nice job, cleaned up their mess when done, very happy with results!
Perfection Home Repairs, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2017
I'm not happy. I have always trusted the servicemen and then I find out they were making commission. It was remarkable I keep track of my expenses. I had a van with 185,000 miles on and a care with 75,000 miles and the expenses on the car were 5 times that of the expenses of my van. I always...
Glenbrook Hyundai - Happy Car Store
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Reviewed in May 2014
I needed to have the permit pulled to have gas line pressure tested for the gas company to have a meter set (re-installed). Our gas lines didn't hold pressure but for less than 5 minutes. Come to find out, we had more than 7 leaks in our lines! The cost for repairing was going to be...
Rolf Griffin Service Experts
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Reviewed in February 2014
We've always had great experience with Culligan in the past. We've had our unit for many years. I called inquiring about their special on a complete unit check and explained that ours was not working properly. It was eating up alot of salt and had water constantly running down the...
Culligan Water Conditioning of Fort Wayne IN
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Reviewed in January 2013
Adam Ross was prompt, professional and thorough. Tenants suspected/feared a mold issue because of some asthmatic symptoms. Mr. Ross was courteous in the tenant space and helped educate employees who voiced concerns following a DIY test. Upon receipt of the independent laboratory results, Mr....
Ross Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in April 2009
Great...as first time homeowners, we are learning alot. Service man was kind and patient as my husband asked thousands of questions. Showed us what the problem was and continued to test the rest of the outlets to confirm theory.
Korte Does It All, Inc
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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)

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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.

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