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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Q: What are the risks of drilling into asbestos siding?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Can you touch an asbestos roof?

• <div><p>It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.</p></div>

Q: Can you scrape off old asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Scraping off asbestos siding is extremely dangerous. When asbestos is inert, it does not pose a risk, but once disturbed, the fibers enter the air that you breathe and can cause irreparable damage. Professionals may scrape it off, but they will have more protective equipment and specialized tools that most homeowners do not have on hand.</p></div>

Q: Can you cover asbestos tile with carpet?

• <div><p>While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Hoss knows his craft, removed popcorn ceiling and repainted, always shows up on time and gives a full days work
Big Hoss's Painting
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Reviewed in December 2023
Project: Remove trees and Grind stumps. They scheduled my project and arrived on the date set. Cleaned the area of all debris limbs, etc. Very professional and friendly. I will be using them again in the future.
Roley's Tree Care
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Reviewed in September 2023
Extremely satisfying. The tree removal last year lead to continued lawn care for over 18 months.
Maplewood Landscape Projects
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Reviewed in June 2023
A&J Junk Removal did an outstanding job with this project. They were very courteous, honest, and extremely dependable and fair. I highly recommend this company for cleanup and junk removal.
A & J Junk Removal LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
Jose came out quickly and provided a quote. Arrived to perform the work as scheduled, did a fantastic job removing a few trees and trimming up some trees. When finished, he and his crew cleaned up all the remaining mess and took it with them. Jose is courteous and very professional!
Revolution Tree Services
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Reviewed in December 2020
Very nice and came within days to remove a huge standing tree. They did a thorough job even taking away a few other fallen branches.
Custom Tree Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2019
They completed the sod install and bush removal in a timely manner. Cleaned up the mess. very happy with their service.
Foremost Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in January 2019
I highly recommend!! Great service!! My leaf removal turned out to be bigger than what was expected, but he didn't mind and did an excellent job!! Very quick response to my estimate request and the job was done the same day as the estimate. **Update I was so pleased with my experience I had...
Reed's Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in January 2017
I was cutting the tree down for my neighbor my neighbor said he wanted the wood but they wouldn't cut the wood up so he can burn it in his stove they hauled most of the wood away, but if they was cutting for me I would have fired them on the spot. It's a family business . The owner...
Tree Master Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2017
We had some floor damage in our hallway that happened over time. Tulsa Fire and Water Damage Restoration was recommended to us and we could not be more pleased. Once the hardwood flooring was removed, it was determined that the damage was not as bad as first thought. Instead of trying to hold us...
Mr. Digger Excavating
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Rycon Environmental, LLC

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Serving Jay, OK and surrounding areas

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Sawyer Safety Consulting

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mold, asbestos, lead based paint and OSHA compliance issues. We are Certified Inspectors and have 38 years experience in the OSHA & EPA business. We can do Residential and Commercial.\nSSC prides itself we honest, dependable service at a fair price.

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Scraping off asbestos siding is extremely dangerous. When asbestos is inert, it does not pose a risk, but once disturbed, the fibers enter the air that you breathe and can cause irreparable damage. Professionals may scrape it off, but they will have more protective equipment and specialized tools that most homeowners do not have on hand.

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)

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

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