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>

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 March 2024
From Perc Test to engineering and Installation of new septic system. The price was fair the installation went quickly. Ron even re seeded the area the new take was installed and the lawn grew in nicely! Very professional I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of excavation or...
R Cox Enterprises
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Reviewed in October 2021
George responded immediately to my post on Angi, and he advised me how to proceed. After testing was done, he scheduled the job promptly and executed efficiently and courteously.
Page Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2018
It went well. After cleaning and tuning up my boiler, we tested the heating system and we had heat again. Yay!
Meacham Heating Cooling & Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2017
Dutton of HomeSmith Services did a very thorough full home inspection from chimney peak to basement. He found many obscure things along with all the major issues that needed to be brought to my attention in an older home. He walked me through the whole house showing me everything he found wrong...
HomeSmith Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
Terrible, just terrible. If you want to p*** away 49.00 for nothing and never see or hear from them again, then this is your company. I waited a few days and then tried calling to find out what the problem with the water was. For days I was told it wasn't ready yet, this after the 2...
Aiello Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2014
The first step is a safety measure - inspect the furnace and make certain the carbon monoxide levels are at safe levels. They insert a flexible door in your front door - it has a large exhaust fan in the bottom. The fan is used to detect leaks. We have a post and beam and they found leaks on...
EnergyPRZ DBA the Energy Store
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Reviewed in March 2014
Dave was a pleasure to work with. He diagnosed the problem and what I was impressed with was that he verified with his father to make sure he wasn't missing anything. This proved to me that he wanted to make sure he did right by me and ensure no stone was left unturned. He did not try and sell...
Hurley & David Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Justin and his partner listened to water going down the pipes and tested all the ways water could be escaping the shower and discovered it could be a caulking and not a pipe problem. we were very impressed with their work and would use them again wihtout hesitation. 
Davis Plumbing & Heating Llc
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Reviewed in June 2013
We chose Countertops by Superior to quote us on replacement countertops in our kitchen and master bath, after reviewing a number of alternative suppliers on Angie's List and other sources, and asking for initial information from a few. The owner, Bill Yasick, came out to our home as scheduled,...
Countertops By Superior Inc
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Reviewed in June 2012
They were very prompt and very professional about coming out regarding the mold. They did the tests, but I thought it was a very high price. I think no matter who you call the price is going to be at least $400 and that's probably the average for doing the inside and the outside air tests. They...
Mr Home
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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)

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.

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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

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