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• <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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Last update on January 30, 2017

Reviewed in January 2017
Dan did a great job working around our schedule! He did a great job informing us of the process of a home inspection prior to actually coming out and preforming the job. He did a thorough job explaining the inspection on the day of and sent all the information in a report in a timely manor. His...
Trust Real Estate Advisors
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Reviewed in February 2016
This plumbing company is awesome! We (my husband and I) have used Benjamin Plumbing before for installing a valve for the water to the outdoor spigot. This time we had a bunch of work to be done. This plumber, a different one than before, arrived on time and was very professional. He clearly...
Benjamin Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Given the historic nature of our new home (1848...pre-civil war), we wanted someone with experience with historic structures. Knowing that he spent several years working in historic Mineral Point as well as at the state level for Wisconsin Main Street, we knew he was the perfect choice. Not only...
Accredited Home Inspection Services LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
They arrived right on time and walked me through everything they were going to do. They added a new furnace filter which I didnt know was part of the deal which was great. One less thing for me to do for a few months. After the tune up he ran me through all the tests and results making it...
Seasonal Survival
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Reviewed in May 2014
Our old oven crashed big time and sparks flew out the back. It left some scorch marks on the wall behind which we found after taking the old oven out and were going to replace it with a new oven. I had called Ader about mid-day hoping I could get someone to check my outlet before installing...
Helping Hands Electric LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
It had been a long time since my house and the shed had been painted, so there was a lot of loose paint and prep work was significant. Tom tested for lead and described the required procedures before starting. I have a number of perennial plantings around my house and we discussed ways to...
Thomas Lulinski Home Finishing Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
Even with the icy roads and backed up traffic all over Mike was there early and ready to go right at our appointment time. He explained everything he was looking at and why it was acceptable or why it wasn't. He was very thorough and took extensive notes and pictures of everything he had...
AmeriSpec Inspection Service
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Reviewed in December 2012
As they say, you get what you pay for. We met the college student who came door-to-door in spring. He was local and followed the company line in asking developing a bid and asking us to sign up on the day we first received an estimate. Since we don't really have much exposed wood,...
College Works Painting Wisconsin
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Reviewed in December 2008
I worked with Kate Mozgawa, as the contractor manager. She is very knowledgeable and was very willing to work with me and my schedule. She had a detailed schedule of how and when the work was going to happen. We kept in contact by cell phone when we needed to communicate with each other. The...
Rapid Response Remediation
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

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)

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.

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.

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