What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div>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.</div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in March 2023
Ryan at Beautiful Finish went above and beyond to help me with my new bathroom cabinets. I would recommend this company to anyone. They are honest and deliver quickly and efficiently.
Beautiful Finish LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Tip: do accept to test for leaks. After the plumber repaired one joint, he found 3 other joints leaking in my old pipes. The testing was expensive, but worth it.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Mass
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Reviewed in September 2021
They came when expected and the gentlemen who did the work were very nice and explained what they were doing every step of the way. Work was completed to my total satisfaction. They repaired a loose pipe, running toilet, and leaky faucet. Very happy with the results.
Heritage Home Service
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Reviewed in August 2021
They were very professional, efficient and left the place cleaner than it was than they arrived! Will definitely hire them again!
Morgan Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
We needed our chimney cleaned and Mike was very efficient and detail oriented. He made recommendations to help our wood stove run more efficiently. Excellent price, great value.
Monadnock Chimney, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
My split system Mitsubishi needed to be cleaned of sediment (which rarely happens) as it was experiencing some moisture issues. Kyle came and did a wonderful job of cleaning and testing, and the system is perfectly working once again. Can't say enough about the rapid response time and...
Live Free Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2016
Thimothy came when I needed some trouble-shooting to diagnose a problem with what I thought was a problem with my well water pump and turned out to be the Main Disconnect Box coming in from the power lines! He did not try to upsell things I did not need, nor did he gouge prices. He gave a fair...
Thimothy Johnson
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Reviewed in March 2016
Dana Pellerin came out and did the estimate, he was on time and very professional. I could tell right away he was an honest man. His employee Brent came out to do the work. Brent answered all my dumb questions and was easy to talk to. He worked tirelessly all day. He installed the exaust...
Pellerin Electric LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
This man didn't have a clue as to how to maintain a sump pump and would have put our entire finished basement room in jeopardy for flooding. He took one quick look at the pump and said since there was no sediment in the tank that all was fine. He never checked gaskets or any other internal...
Gotme Under Pressure ?, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
I need to obtain my test results before I hire for remediation.
US Water Consultants, Inc.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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.

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.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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