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>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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K&J pools were fantastic! Quick response and Jai did an excellent job on testing, cleaning and troubleshooting the sand pump of my above ground pool! So happy I found them on Angi’s list:)
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Matt's assistance with my pool was outstanding. He helped me get it from green to clear in a few weeks and helped me understand my system and how to test and apply chemicals in a very easy-to-understand way. I would trust his expertise again in the future and recommend him to others.
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I hired Lauren to do mold testing at my property. Iâ ve never been in this situation before and Lauren walked me through every step of the way. Thanks Lauren!
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Technician was efficient and knowledgeable. Job was done in 30 minutes and he tested the drain before he left.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Oklahoma City
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Very professional. I was a little concerned that a company that did its own remediation might find mold. They sent me copies of all lab tests showing no mold.
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Moved into a new house that is on well water. Didn't know the area had horrible well water. Called several companies to test the water. General Ionics seemed to be the most knowledgable and concerned. They had to special order a system for our water because it was so corrosive. Once the system...
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They came out and spent a lot of time working on igniters, resealing and testing. <br />
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This is a well thought out process. They send you the air filtering machine and sample collection cases. Directions are easily understood and process is easy to do. It plainly tells you to take an outdoor sample, so I don't understand those that complained about not knowing they needed it. READ...
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Fairway told us this would be a 2-day job. They "finished" after 2 days, but then let us know that a city inspector would have to inspect it before they could lay the cement. They promised to call and schedule an inspector, and he would show up in a couple of days. After calling them everyday...
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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.

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)

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

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