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 November 2021
Oven tested and seemed OK. George took his time and made sure things were right. He was very professional and answered all our questions. Very pleased!
Landers Appliance Inc
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Reviewed in September 2019
All work was performed professionally and as promised. Tim Wilson explained the testing options and procedure thoroughly, and provided a number of helpful suggestions regarding the overall testing and mitigation process. I would recommend without reservation.
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Reviewed in June 2019
Horton Electrical Services reached out the morning of the job to provide an update on the start time, was very prompt, arrived to job site slightly ahead of me. Replacement of 6 smoke detectors (3 per property) including installation of new fixture and function/interconnection testing was...
Horton Electrical Services
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Reviewed in January 2019
Mike was very professional and courteous and explained the entire process for radon testing in our house and with our water supply. He provided very quick turnaround on the results once the testing was complete and offered to answer any questions about the results.
Titleist Testing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
We use them because they are unbiased and their report is thorough and fact based because they are not affiliated with any water proofing companies. He writes a scope of work with specific procedures and products that will be used. After the work is done they follow up with another lab sample to...
Jenkins Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
The man tested the AC conditioner and even cleaned the AC conditioner area for me. Everything was fine. I was impressed with his attention to detail and his effort to be thorough. He tested all of the equipment for me and was very informative. I appreciated his candor and will likely call his...
Elmar Services
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Reviewed in July 2017
Two men came and flushed the water heater, looked at a dripping faucet and had the water tested for sediment. They were not able to fix the drip and provided an estimate for a replacement. They also provided an estimate fora water treatment system and adding a bathroom in the basement....
Honest Abe Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2017
Kwesi from K and K contacted me quickly and discussed my concerns over the phone. Within a few days he was at our home, inspected the tiles, and took a sample for testing. While he didn't think they contained asbestos, I asked him to test them anyway to provide us with peace of mind, and he was...
K & K Environmental Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Keith worked around my schedule which is very important to me. Testing was done and report received within a very reasonable time frame. Would high recommend.
Chesapeake Restoration and Cleaning, Inc.
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

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 fibers can stay airborne for 48 to 72 hours, depending on the home's ventilation. Fibers can linger longer in enclosed spaces with poor airflow. Because the fibers are microscopic, they can easily remain suspended, making them difficult to detect without professional equipment.

DIY kits are available, but professional testing ensures accurate results and compliance with regulations.

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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