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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2019
My home was inspected by Precision Home Inspections, and I was not satisfied. I toured a bit with the inspector, and noticed that during the inspection there were pans being stored in the oven. I did not try to turn the oven on, but I should have, I trusted the inspector to check everything, and...
Precision Home Inspections
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Reviewed in November 2017
We live in Texas, but our adult daughter, who lives in Memphis, had mold concerns at her apartment so we hired Mold Remediation & Testing Experts. Steven Brown was very professional, thorough, and prompt with service and returning phone calls. We highly recommend Steven Brown with Mold...
Mold Remediation & Testing Experts
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Reviewed in July 2017
The company is a rip off. Told us it would be $340 for discount to replace the little valve to stop leak and the flange and tubing needed to be replaced. Had valve replaced for $50. It wasn't flange or tubing. The mechanism needed to be adjusted!!! The plumber didn't perform inspection in accord...
Stewart Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in July 2017
The initial consultation and testing, as well as the actual service in my home was excellent! Steve Brown is so knowledgeable, and really explained everything thoroughly. Never dreamed I would need this type of service, but am very happy that this was the person and company that I chose and took...
Mold Remediation & Testing Experts
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Reviewed in November 2015
A little expensive, had an employee do the work,test will come to see if shower leaks after the sealing of the tiles, very clean and orderly, no mess left, protected areas not being worked on If there are no leaks I would increase my rating of the work
JLI Remodeling LLC - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in August 2015
We were really impressed with their response. They ran tests with a probe and found the problem right away.
Tim Ferguson Plumbing Air & Electric Co Inc
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Reviewed in July 2015
It is very rare for me to write a review, but I made this an exception, because of the exceptional service that Integrity Pool and Spa Repair performed on my pool. <br /> This company is truly amazing! I can not thank John enough for being so quick to come out, working so diligently, and...
Integrity Pool & Spa Repair
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Reviewed in April 2014
the worker who performed the backflow test did an excellent job . he was very courteous and showed me where some of the sprinklers were leaking and fixed them right then. i would highly recommend employees of keithley enterprises inc.
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Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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.

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)

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

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

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