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>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2019
For anyone out there that is dealing with a potential mold problem, heed my advice. HIRE THIS COMPANY. I reached out to DCG and was instantly connected to their President, Shellie. She walked me through the processes of mold assessment and testing with the utmost level of assurance and...
DCG Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
Unbelievable Education. These guys really know their business. When we suspected water quality issues, we had a couple of other companies come out to our home and test our water. We never bought anything because we weren’t sure what they were asking us to buy or which (if any) of our problems...
Dallas Water Doctor
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Reviewed in February 2018
They came out to evaluate my plumbing, said the job would be extensive and he would give me a cost estimate, but never contacted me again. He did however, charge me $175.00 for a test that I am questioning now if I even needed it. I hope this wasn't a scam to get my $175.00.
McKinzie's Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2015
Very prompt and fast. They came over about an hour after I called, and gave me a response that same night. Sent to me test results the next morning. Consultant was very nice and friendly, and answered all questions I had.
Alpha Environmental
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>Late 2013 we noticed cracks in our sheet rock and it was determined that our house had foundation problems. We had 13 steel piers installed under our foundation. After the piers were installed, a hydro static test was performed and it failed the test. We contacted Morgan Leak and Detection...
Morgan Leak Detection & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2014
Fine. It's a pretty basic test. Nothing for us to be around for. <br />
1-A Services
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Reviewed in April 2014
The leak test and the repair were both done within 24 hours, including re-cementing the clean out area.The work was professional and under the expected cost. Preston, the Technician, and Desmond, the Owner, were exceedingly good to work with and left no doubt that I will use Royal Flush again. I...
Royal Flush Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2014
I needed the results of the test back to me in a short period of time and the test was done expeditiously.
Cap Construction & Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Pretty low technical knowledge. No testing done just replacing parts by elimination. Anyone can do that. My fridge still did not work properly.
Appliance Repairs At Your Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
Mark Lewis, owner of the business, responded immediately and was at our home within a couple of days. He was recommended to us by Calvary Custom Pools. We were losing water faster than we thought was normal. When all the tests showed there were no leaks, Mark educated us on the potential for...
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Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

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.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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