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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Very professional and timely project completion. I would highly recommend this company for any HVAC work.
Page Heating and Air
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Reviewed in June 2025
Changed out bathroom faucets in shower very pleased
Jones Plumbing Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in October 2024
Excellent work preformed. Always answered all question I had. Never in a hurry to take the time to explain all work that needed to be done. Always on time and worked hard to get my remodeling done as quickly as possible with quality work. I would hire this man and his helper again and again.
Triad Porch Enclosures, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Great customer service, made sure we didn't go over my budget and his crew did everything from start to finish! I love my updated and mold free bathroom!!
AREM Construction & Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
SA Flowe"s grading showed up when they said they would and did the work I needed in a timely manner. They were quick to respond to questions before and during the project.
SA Flowe Grading
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Reviewed in April 2023
Chris Talero came today and did our 6 Mo. AC checkup. He checked all the wiring, and took the outside apart and cleaned all the coils, tested the air temp. in the house and the thermostat and changed. He has been here before and does a very intense job. I would like to have him each time my 6...
Deeck Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2022
This company makes sure the customers are satisfied..good work.
Hill Excavating
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This company does great work, was able to come out very quickly, and was priced fairly for the work they performed. Thank you.
Superior Insulation of North Carolina
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Reviewed in December 2021
Robert did what I asked. He ran into a problem with grading but easily fix the problem by changing machines . Worked in the cold and rain and got sick , but still showed up to finished the job. I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Fischer Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2021
From the water test, to the install, to taking care of paperwork, each step was a very positive experience.
Clear Water Concepts, LLC
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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.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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)

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

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