What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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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: What do you do after asbestos contamination?

• <div><p>In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.</p></div>

Q: Is there still asbestos in siding?

• <div><p>Asbestos has not been used to manufacture new siding since the early 1980s. So, while asbestos is not currently used to make new siding, it can still be present in the siding of homes built before the 1980s. The best way to know if your siding has any type of asbestos is to have a professional test it.</p></div>

Q: Can you power wash asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Power washing asbestos siding can be hazardous and isn't recommended. The power washer's high pressure can disturb the siding and release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Rather than attempting to DIY it, hire a professional trained in asbestos handling to tackle any exterior cleaning.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
I was very happy with the work that American Tree Company performed at our home. They were here on time, we reviewed the work we wanted done; the removal of a large dead tree and trimming a large ash tree. The tree dead tree was down and cut up in about 20 minutes and the trimming was done in...
American Tree Company
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Reviewed in December 2024
They are very friendly and nice. They did an awesome job. If I need anything else to removed I will most definitely call them again I will most definitely tell my friends about them.
ClearSite Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Property clean up and rubbish removal. Remodeling a rental Landscaping, tree removal and disposal Has a large trailer for dump runs. Outside handyman
Black Hills Outdoor Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Brandon contacted us promptly with an estimate and set up the removal and was there when promised and finished the job cleaning up quickly and very professionally. He and his employees were friendly and very skilled in the removal. Very impressed with the whole tree removal from start to...
Trainer Timber Works
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Reviewed in December 2022
Marlon removed the kitchen tile from a job done by a contractor who did a very poor job and reinstalled with excellent quality. Fantastic work with a professional job.
Marlons Repair
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Reviewed in September 2021
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Your Home Improvement Company, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
The floors in our newly purchased house were finished with a very dark stain, which showed every footprint and speck of dust and made the rooms very dark. We wanted the floors sanded to remove the stain and then re-finished with a much lighter stain to complement the other woodwork in the house....
David Todd Fossen Hardwoods Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
Very satisfied with the removal..prompt..,courteous ..
Troy's Tree Stump Removal Service
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Reviewed in March 2014
After my excellent experience with Jeff Haskell's carpet cleaning work in the past (see my review from 11/29/13), I did not hesitate to contact Jeff to help me with the terrible disaster of a burst water pipe and extensive water damage. He was at my house very shortly after receiving my call to...
Jeff Haskell Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2012
repairman removed and installed water heater in approx 2 hours...very efficient.
A & E Plumbing
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

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 has not been used to manufacture new siding since the early 1980s. So, while asbestos is not currently used to make new siding, it can still be present in the siding of homes built before the 1980s. The best way to know if your siding has any type of asbestos is to have a professional test it.

Power washing asbestos siding can be hazardous and isn't recommended. The power washer's high pressure can disturb the siding and release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Rather than attempting to DIY it, hire a professional trained in asbestos handling to tackle any exterior cleaning.

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