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>

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Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;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.</p></div>

Q: Is asbestos a deal breaker when buying a house?

• <div><p>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&mdash;it&rsquo;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&rsquo;t a sure thing.</p></div>

Q: What steps should be taken if asbestos is found?

• <div><p>If present, abatement action, including removal, sealing, or enclosure, should be planned per local regulations. Proper consultation with a professional is key.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a professional for asbestos abatement?

• <div><p>Ensures comprehensive removal and adherence to safety regulations, protecting health.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2023
The crew was friendly, worked efficiently and went above and beyond to help us with branches on our roof while removing the snow. They arrived at our home the day after we received the quote and finished the job in a couple of hours. We were very pleased with this company and the work they did.
Alliance, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Jim did a great job removing hugh cottonwood trunks and stumps that we could never have done ourselves. He was timely and very easy to work with.
Trees Et Cetera LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
The team that performed the work at our home we're fast, efficient, and professional. They were also courteous. As part of the job they kept me informed of what they were doing and provided suggestions to best accomplish what I had requested to be done. In fact, these pros made...
Stahls Lawn & Snow & Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in January 2018
these people should NOT be on your listings- not reliable, not trustworthy, and NOT knowledgeable. how they stay in business is amazing. many neighbors have used them and NONE of them would call them back. do us all a favor and REMOVE them from your listings.
Approve Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2010
I got just the service I was looking for. Very fast response to come out to the house to give an estimate, I was given advice and suggestions in selecting shingles (color and type, not just manufacturer), work was scheduled and completed much sooner than I expected, crew was polite and friendly,...
Melhorn's Construction
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Reviewed in January 2009
Joe's work was timely, fast and done well. He has insight that we depended on to give the best and lasting result. For example, turn the building (for future barn he was preparing pad for) this way to blend with the site better, back your boat in with more ease, cause less soil to have to be...
MECKLIN CONTRACTING
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Reviewed in July 2008
I have used the service a few times. However, the last time I had to keep calling over the period of several months. Since I knew that stumps had to be removed I reminded individual that underground utility lines needed to be marked since telephone, television cable, and most importantly...
LOGS & LIMBS TREE SERVICE
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If present, abatement action, including removal, sealing, or enclosure, should be planned per local regulations. Proper consultation with a professional is key.

Ensures comprehensive removal and adherence to safety regulations, protecting health.

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.

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