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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Last update on December 10, 2023

Reviewed in December 2023
Both the General Home Inspection and Radon testing was done in a professional manner by Ron at a time that worked for all parties involved. I highly recommend them to everyone looking for a thorough, detailed inspection. Thank you Ron!
Signature Home Inspection
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Reviewed in March 2022
Still waiting on test results
Mold Test Company OH
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Reviewed in September 2019
I spoke to Brian at Great Lakes Contracting and he explained the Asbestos testing and removal process in detail. He also referred us to a testing facility and provided helpful information about getting the sample to the facility. He did these things before he even knew if we would need his...
Great Lakes Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2017
Mr. Freer arrived on time and talked to us about the process of testing and when we could expect results. Very professional.
Four Square Home Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2017
Problem was with tension of chain so he offered to replace the flapper of another toilet and did so. He did a dye test of 3 toilets to make sure they were not leaking. He provided a quote on other work while waiting to allow the dye to show. Very professional and pleasant.
Gorjanc Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2016
Showed up on time, efficient and timely work to perform the tests. Followed up to ensure correct emails and offered to answer all questions when the results are in.
Professional Inspectors
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Reviewed in January 2016
Wayne came out (as promised and on-time) for the initial visit, was very professional and informative. I had 2 companies come out to give estimates and I felt that Wayne took more time to explain, he thought a little more about the location of the pipe and seemed more professional. On...
ALL OHIO RADON SERVICES
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Reviewed in November 2015
He removed the old faucets and replaced the new ones. He also checked and tested both faucets whether everything works properly. 
Sal’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Sewer Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
I was in a last minute crunch to sell a home that failed the sewer dye test. I called them and they came out 30 minutes later and started to fix the issue 2 days later. The price was lower than what I expected and the work they did was great. A+ Service. 
Domenick Electric Sewer Cleaning Co Inc
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Reviewed in April 2015
Both ponds were drained, and leaves were cleaned out, from all the spring winds. James and Zack worked hard in power washing and rinsing both ponds. The ponds were refilled and tested. James and Zack worked right through the rain. Great job guys. Over all I have been very pleased...
Aqua Doc Lake & Pond Management
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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.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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.

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

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

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