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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2026
Hired this company and they came back 3 times to retreat the area. Gave us a clean test. Missed more than they cleaned. Had tohire another company to clean the mold. Terrible customer service and does not stand behind their work. Stay away!!!! These pictures are what they left behind.
Green Home Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2026
Brian is the best at evaluating the problem, answering your questions and fixing your tub...I am going to tell all my hot tub friends about him!!!😃
Precision hot tub repair
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Reviewed in May 2025
Ray was professional and did a good job getting me test results and then even helping understand those as well! A+
My Pure Environment- New England
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Reviewed in July 2024
Awesome customer service. Excellent installation. Great "zero pressure" experience from Juston on the water test and recommended fixes for the issues. After the install, Bill explained the system, how it works, and what we had to do maintain it (next to nothing). We have no more "rotten egg"...
ClearWave Water Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2023
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Mike. he was highly professional and worked neat and clean, tested everything, and left me with a spark in my life.
Michael Dumas Electric
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Reviewed in December 2022
She is very thorough and very customer oriented person.
Cleaned by Kaitlin
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Reviewed in June 2022
Very responsive, professional. Explained everything they were doing. Followed up after testing and spent time answering all my questions. Highly recommend.
microGARD
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Reviewed in October 2020
The replacement of the system went fine and they also took a sample of water to be tested. I ran into some issues when I had some complaints/questions about a strange taste with the water right after replacement. I called and was referred to Dan who said to give it a few days. I called about a...
FRIOT'S WATER TREATMENT CO
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Reviewed in December 2017
He was great. Prompt, thorough and worth the cost. He took time to ensure I understood what needed attention. The report he sent was detailed with pictures. He spent several hours at the home. He checked just about anything you could think of. I also had Radon Air and Water Tested. I was very...
Discovery Home Inspection
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Reviewed in January 2015
Work was done well. Post-test on seal of our house showed improvement. <br />
Dolphin Insulation Inc
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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.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

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