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 August 27, 2020

Reviewed in August 2020
Very kind and friendly people. The guy who came to my house to do the testing was very polite and friendly.
Mold Test Company OH
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Reviewed in June 2019
I didn't want to leave a negative review for a business because I believe every business should have the opportunity to resolve an issue when things don't go right with a customer, but based on the owner's responses and reactions when confronted with the problem and evidence, he has resolved to...
Nussbaumer Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2016
Joe did work for me the first time about a week before and I was very favorably impressed that I had him provide a quote for this job to see if we could correct the low water pressure in my house. The quote was accepted and Joe arrived a little bit before 7:30am to check with me if I had all the...
Husky Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in March 2016
I own my own business and I called Matt Mertz Plumbing for my annual back flow test. Shawn did a great job and I was extremely pleased with how professional he was. Matt Mertz Plumbing is my go to plumber!! 
Matt Mertz Plumbing Trenchless Sewer Repair Expert
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Reviewed in February 2016
Vincent came to our home to test for contaminants and odors. He thoroughly explained his results & recommendations. Technicians came as promised, performed the application of the product, and cleaned up after themselves.
Bactronix Corp
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Reviewed in May 2015
I'm very pleased that I chose Indoor Air Quality Consultants to do the testing. I learned a lot from Michael while samples were taken. Michael was very thorough in his report explaining what problems exist and how to remedy them. Very professional. I highly recommend Indoor Air Quality...
Indoor Air Quality Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2010
Frank himself answered the telephone message I left. We coordinated a time for the estimate. He fully explained what he would do, and told me why their price was so much better than other companies I had called - they don't do large-scale commercial removals, so don't have to pay for...
Carl Frank Industries Inc
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

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

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

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