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>

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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Patrick and his team of installers were fast, friendly and reliable. They showed up exactly when they said they would. They listened and did exactly what we needed. Our counter tops for our kitchen turned out beautiful thanks to them. I would recommend them to everyone.
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Alan did an excellent and speedy job of putting a new pump on my hot tub. He also gave me some good advice enhance on how to maintain the hot tub. very pleased.
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Reviewed in September 2024
He explained what he was doing. He put new floor in my kitchen did a good job and left the area clean. I will use him again.
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Technician was considerate of customer needs. He has good knowledge of the pool service he was consistent with service. Trustworthy
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Mr. Garcia was prompt and professional. He made sure to understand what exactly the job was and my expectations. He met and often exceeded my expectations. I would rehire him for a wide array of repairs or improvements around my house.
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Shannon came out and quoted us. Very professional work. Would highly recommend. It changed the look of my house with leaf free system
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Completed the job exactly how I asked it to be done. Very safe regarding checking his equipment before climbing 50 ft tree. Started very early in the morning and it got hot early but he never slowed down until the job was done. Very pleased with their service.
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The quality of their work was the best I ever had so far and I've been in the business for 25 years and I would continue to use them. They were prompt, gives attention to detail, and organize with the billing.
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On May 31, 2022, (my Mothers 76th birthday) Dan from Happy Tubs in Frisco, Texas came out to my Mothers house in Italy, Texas to inspect her jacuzzi bathtub and try to figure out the reason that it was no longer working. She paid Happy Tubs $229 for the home visit. She was home alone, and...
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Reviewed in May 2022
Amazingly well!!! On time and exactly what we agreed on. I would definitely use again! Very pleased!!!
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Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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)

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it 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.

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