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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Reviewed in January 2026
This Pro was excellent. The cleaning was done perfectly to my satisfaction.
HIS AND HERS EXQUISITE CLEANING, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Classic Plumbing Solutions was easy to work with and did what they said they would do in a timely manner. They are conscientious and I would recommend them.
Classic Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2020
He responded to our initial inquiry promptly. Showed up on time to do the job. Very neat worker and left everything perfect. The next radon test came back extremely low so it works perfectly. I highly recommend him.
Lucas Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Do your Research on testing for underground cavities. They used a tapping stick low tech, seismic or ultrasound more accurate ?
Helicon
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Reviewed in April 2018
The report I was given was thorough and accurate. It was exactly what I needed to make an informed decision on the house I was purchasing. If not for them I would have missed a ton of things that needed to be done asap. I would have lost so much money after purchase. Also having the mold test...
Howson Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
Art came out to clear a clog in my drain line. He was knowledgeable and professional. Art got right to work and was all finished in less than an hour. We tested the line before he left and after and we have no complaints. We would not hesitate to hire or recommend Art's Plumbing in the...
Art's Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in May 2015
Not so great. It was performed on 11/6/14. Although he was nice we didn't even sign papers to take possession of the house till 12/8/14. He offers a 90 day warranty on his work, that should have told me something. I am disabled and my husband is too plus he is 70 and it took us every...
Realty Inspection Group
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Reviewed in October 2013
We have very hard water in our area. The calcification from deposits could be so thick, we needed to scrub out our fixtures at least a couple of times a year to unclog them. I thought it may be time to look into a water softener before we had internal damage to a major appliance and come home...
Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air
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Reviewed in February 2013
He called us back within an hour of leaving a message <br /> We received an estimate the next day <br /> We waited several days for an estimate from a second company and had to call them several times <br /> When we finally scheduled the installation Clayton had the job done in a couple of...
Radon-IES
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Reviewed in July 2011
Very well. Professional and friendly. Made us comfortable with the process. Found plenty of dead stink bugs but it's hard to tell at this point how effective the treatment will be. We entered into the warm season and the bugs naturally leave the house and go out. The real test will be fall...
Superior Exterminating Co
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

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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