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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Robert was communicative, friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient! He was so good at the initial ask that we had him look at two other plumbing issues, which he fixed. He immediately identified the parts needed and purchased them on the same day so our projects would be finished promptly. I...
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Prompt professional and dedicated to do a service that satisfies the customer.Could not have been more pleased with the brush hogging that Mangan performed.
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Super, Mike was extremely patient in explaining everything he did or was going to do. He took a lot of pictures both in and outside the chimney so we could see just what needs to be fixed in order to make it be as efficient as possible. (a new liner, masonry work)One phone call for piece of mind...
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Richard Bell was not only prompt competant and organized that I went to him 4 years later with requests questions assistance..and received it...He was so helpful and tolerant of my questions I cannot say enough positive things about Mr Bell and his company. I have had numerous experiences with...
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Did a great job from the get go. <br /> Came to our house and looked over the job and later sent written estimate for <br /> rough in and installation of toilet and sink. <br /> Time and materials estimate was clear.. In the end, final cost came in below the estimate. <br /> This job was...
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Jerry came by last week to troubleshoot my garage door opening issue, and confirmed that the door opener had failed and needed replacing. He suggested ordering the same one that was there for compatibility. There was no charge that day, and he said to call when I had the replacement opener. I...
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Reviewed in December 2012
Fantastic. They came out to my house, took samples and tested on the spot. Showed me the results, had a sample filter in the vehicle and ran some water through to show me the difference. <br /> They showed up on time discovered that my well-saver was ware logged, and that would need to be...
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Since DIY asbestos removal isn’t the best option to save money, there are other steps that you can take to help cut costs when dealing with this project. After speaking with your asbestos removal expert, discuss if encapsulation is an option. If it is, you can save between 15% to 25% on overall project costs over demolition and disposal. In addition, when speaking with your professional, discuss if there are any tax credits available for your removal project. Finally, check with your homeowner’s insurance to see if any removal costs might be covered. However, be aware that this is usually only applicable if the asbestos is due to a covered incident, like a tree falling into your roof.

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.

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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