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 long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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We recently hired North Creek Construction and Renovations for a complete bathroom remodel, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From start to finish, Kirk and his team were professional, communicative, and committed to delivering a high-quality finished product. The craftsmanship...
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They were prompt , did great work, the pricing was great. I would recommend them.
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I had a great experience from the very beginning to very end. I am very satisfied and highly recommend them
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Reviewed in May 2023
I looked at Angie's and Jake from Due North called right away. He came out and evaluated our problem and remediated our mold issue is a timely manner. He was friendly and explained our questions. I would definitely recommend Due North.
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Reviewed in June 2022
Don was so wonderful to work with. He truly cares about his customers and saw the vision we had for our cottage. Itâ s beautiful!! I donâ t think we have ever had such a quick response and execution of a project. I highly recommend Painting by Don.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Excellent cleaning service. Never had such a good deep cleaning. They stayed till everything was cleaned to my and their satisfaction. Went above and beyond my expectations
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Makes sure customer is happy with finished project.
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Reviewed in September 2021
Our technician, Rich B. was wonderful! He was knowledgeable and patient when explaining what needed to be done to our sump pump. Great experience with Mr. Rooter and would not hesitate recommending to friends.
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Reviewed in October 2019
It was a pleasure to work with Scott from SGS. He responded quickly to our request for service at our cottage and kept us informed during every step of his work. We had standing water in our garage due to heavy rains. We tried to remove as much water as possible, but as the remaining water...
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Reviewed in February 2013
GET A SECOND OPINION!!!!!!!!!! <br /> We had a problem with the 5 1/2 year old furnace in our house. It was reluctant to fire up when the thermostat called for heat and it was getting worse, so we called Team Bob's. They came out quickly and found the source of the problem -- a burned-out...
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Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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.

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)

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.

Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

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