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 April 2025
I was referred to JMBundy through a friend. He work on my parents plumbing water leak and I had stopped in. I was impressed with Jess on how professional and compassionate he was working with my parents. I asked about services he does. And asked for quotes at my house to fix a leaking faucet...
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Reviewed in December 2023
Everything went well the crew were very nice and communicated with me daily I was here for the last few hours of the repairs and they all explained each person was doing the forman Juan went though all the steps and showed me what I needed to do after the repairs were done they did a very nice...
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Reviewed in December 2023
Replaced my backsplash in the kitchen with new subway tile! Wonderful job!! Very professional!
Bold Construction LLC
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Very polite and makes sure to understand what the customer wants.
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I called Warnimont Pressure Washing to do some edging around 2 high school baseball and softball fields. Not only were the results top- notch, but the customer service was as well. I would definitely recommend for any of your pressure washing or landscaping needs!
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Came out right away to look at work request . Received electronic estimate same day. Came out right away to complete job. Cleaned up after work was completed . Excellent experience!
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Reviewed in September 2022
James was friendly and answered all my questions and what he had to do to take care of the problem that I had. He did fast and clean work. What I had was a emergency job and he got there and got to it as soon as possible. Thank you James. If it ever come down to it again with a problem on my...
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Cavins weâ re easy to work with. They were on time and cleaned up after themselves each time they were here. We are happy with our kitchen.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

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

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