How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>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:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in February 2025
Joe showed up when he said he would, worked efficiently, and charged the best price in town! Attached is before, during, and after pictures. I'm very thrilled with the results
Joe's Handyman Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2023
Andrew and Brandy with Blue Lagoon were amazing from listening to our needs to point of sale to installation of our hot tub! They are an all around great business. We continue to go back to have our pool and spa water chemicals checked and they always help us to balance everything correctly....
Patio Pools By Blue Lagoon LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
I would recommend American plumbing. Jake was very personable, and responsive and did a great job.
American Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Cara and Chris were great to work with from start to finish. The workmanship was excellent. We are very happy with our bathroom remodel and will definitely use them for future projects and would recommend to anyone!
Blue Moon Construction & Remodel, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Absolutely fabulous results and so fast and clean!!
Husby Hardwoods, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Main reason I chose Re-Bath is that they do not start the project until they have all materials and labor lined up. They were in and out in four days. I was on site the entire time and the workers were very polite, asked how I wanted certain things the look, position of shower shelves,...
Rebath of Tri Cities
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Reviewed in July 2021
I had no water pressure in my sprinklers, Richard tested my system and found the problem. After digging and replacing i now have enough pressure to water the neighbors yard:). He was quick to respond, professional, and had a smile even in 111° weather.
Richard's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2017
Good service. Slightly expensive -- However did not compare other companies to related Asbestos testing.
A1 Asbestos, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
I had water coming up from the concrete in my basement. I was sure it was from the kitchen sink. The plumber checked to make sure it wasn't coming from the washing machine (which was in the basement) and then agreed to have me test running the water in the kitchen sink. Sure enough, it came up....
After Hours Plumbing & Heating
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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)

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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.

Because of the danger of inhaling asbestos fibers, figuring out through testing whether your popcorn ceiling contains asbestos is definitely worth it. If the popcorn ceiling texture has asbestos, remove it as soon as possible to keep your family safe. Any home built in or before the 1980s that has popcorn ceilings could have asbestos, necessitating testing. Asbestos carries several health risks for people who inhale it, including the increased chance of developing lung cancer in the future.

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.

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