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Acadia Contractors

780 Auburn Rd
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Acadia Contractors

780 Auburn Rd
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24 years of experience

Acadia Contractors specializes in Asbestos Removal across the state of Maine and New Hampshire. We have the most experience in the industry and give our customers the quality they deserve. As a DEP Licensed Asbestos Training Facility, we even train our competition. No one knows asbestos like we do. Give us a call for a free quote today!

Acadia Contractors specializes in Asbestos Removal across the state of Maine and New Hampshire. We have the most experience in the industry and give our customers the quality they deserve. As a DEP Licensed Asbestos Training Facility, we even train our competition. No one knows asbestos like we do. Give us a call for a free quote today!



H.T. Winters Flooring Co.

43 BAY ST 289 ROUTE ONE
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H.T. Winters Flooring Co.

43 BAY ST 289 ROUTE ONE
4.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
133 years of experience

H.T. Winters is a Family Owned and operated small business that has been servicing Maine and New England for over 100 years. We pride ourselves on customer service and satisfaction. Our goal is to make sure our client gets exactly what they want with a quality installation that will last a lifetime, because thats how long we stand behind our work.

H.T. Winters is a Family Owned and operated small business that has been servicing Maine and New England for over 100 years. We pride ourselves on customer service and satisfaction. Our goal is to make sure our client gets exactly what they want with a quality installation that will last a lifetime, because thats how long we stand behind our work.

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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)

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.

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.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

The four types of hazardous waste are items that are ignitable, corrosive, reactive, and toxic. Examples include gasoline, car batteries, aerosol cans, and lead-based paint, respectively.

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