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>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2023
Great experience with customer service and enjoyed the pellet stove so far!
Earth Sense Energy Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very thorough. Took time and was patient going over all the options and pricing. Very professional
Drapery Design Studio LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
The work was great, was there when he said he oils be, the little issue I had was super responsive to get it taken care of for me! Definitely would hire again and recommend.
Power Washing Pro's LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
So glad I hired Don with Advanced Hydro Cleaning. He did an excellent job on my house making it bright and clean. He was prompt, explained everything, very knowledgable, very professional and friendly. I highly recommend his services.
Advance Hydro Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2021
John came into our home, tested our water, informed us about the system he sells, and then left to let us decide. There was no high pressure sales. He got the supplies and the system was installed the next week. He was very professional, but easy to talk to. When he left, he explained they...
Aquatech Water Systems, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
The home and water inspections went perfectly. Very thorough and nice, we couldn't have asked for a better experience!!! The Radon test, however, went a little less smooth. They did not bring it the day of the inspection. We scheduled another date for them to drop it off. They did not show up at...
US Water, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
I was looking for a home inspector that could meet my tight deadline to purchase a home. All of the home inspectors I had called at that point could not perform a home inspection for at least 3 weeks out. The next one in the list happened to be Inspect It Right. Inspect it Right had numerous...
Inspect It Right Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
I bought my home in 2006, and knew enough to keep changing filters in my gas furnace, but that was about it.. I had no problems with it until this year, when the blower kept running. I asked around work for recommendations on heating people who were fair and professional (I am a woman, so do...
Will Heating & Cooling Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
the perk test was done on the first day, and the septic was completed on the second day. site was cleaned, graded and topsoil replaced immediately. completely satisfied. stayed with the estimate, no add ons <br /> <br /> <br />
KURSZEWSKI EXCAVATING
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Reviewed in July 2010
We called every heating place in the area that we could find contact information for at the time. We asked each for an estimate. They all came to our house, looked at our existing equipment and then provided an estimate. Two of the contractors insisted on only installing systems that were not...
Hurtis Heating & Air
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Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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.

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.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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