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>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </div>

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Reviewed in March 2022
They came out to test for what our insurance company claimed was excessive mold. The tech thought it was mostly just the paint coming off of the cinder blocks. He ran a full test, explaining my options and next steps. Thankfully we didn’t test outside of the normal levels so didn’t have to have...
Pur360
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Reviewed in September 2019
Very personable and professional, thorough with checking heating vents .Setting up test equipment and taking samples .Excellent at explaining what he was doing and why. Respected my home.
Mold Test Company IL
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Reviewed in August 2017
I was contacted by Scott very promptly and was able to make an appointment within days. Scott did a thorough investigation but did not find any mold in my home even though I tested positive for a Gliotoxin Derivative. I wish he could have also offered a test for possible mold in the air.
Security First Home Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2017
The blower door test went well.
Weatherization Services
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Reviewed in December 2016
Called three plumbers for an emergency gas line repair. The gas meter on the side of the house was hit by a car. Needed a plumber to run new interior piping and test all piping before the gas company would turn on the gas again. Code plumbing was the first to respond rearranging Jobs to...
CODE Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2016
.used backdraft door test,smoke test afterwards.BUT now we noticed forst on outside wall when temp.got down to 0 degrees. called them back to take alook and give me an estimate on what it would take to fix NO response i talked to the office twice one said they would talk with...
Intec
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Reviewed in January 2015
Don was very complete, explained everything very well. He answered questions thoroughly. We chose NOT to purchase the house based on the results of the inspection and mold testing - it was a very good decision, based in part on the information that Don provided. Will definitely use his...
Anderson Home Inspection LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
You can ask him any question you'd like. He answered all my questions, was very nice to me. This morning when deciding the well water treatment I realized I could get by with a reserved osmosis. He helped me read the numbers that came back on the report after having the water tested.
Affordable Water Treatment
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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 can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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