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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.

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H.T. Winters Flooring Co.

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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)

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.

Asbestos has not been used to manufacture new siding since the early 1980s. So, while asbestos is not currently used to make new siding, it can still be present in the siding of homes built before the 1980s. The best way to know if your siding has any type of asbestos is to have a professional test it.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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