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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2026
Quick response, professional work, completed thoroughly as requested, friendly and kind technician, highly recommended
H & M HANDYMAN SERVICE LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
North Carolina Water Consultants were easy to work with, they took their time showing the benefits of their system without pressuring me. They have upfront pricing and service after the sale. The installation was quick and professional.
North Carolina Water Consultants
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Reviewed in March 2024
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Swordsmen Roofing & Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
John was very professional through the estimate and service , he made sure to stay connected with the work that I wanted and also made she the quality of work was exactly what he said it would be. I highly recommend booking him for your next home improvement .
In Goode Hands LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
An excellent job was done I am impressed with this business very reliable
D&D Land Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
Quick response. Strong knowledge of problem. Thank you Hinton Plumbing.
Hinton Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2021
Did a good job and very professional. Fast with great results.
Lawn Care League
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Reviewed in September 2018
Very prompt and professional. I sent an email to the company because I did not understand the results and Chris phoned me in a very timely manner to explain in detail the results of the testing.
Renew Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
They did s mold testing for me I was very pleased and the price was thousands under the price of the estimated I had gotten from another Mold testing comp so you better shop around
Southern WV Services
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Reviewed in June 2015
Initial contact and sales presentation was very professional and informative. Although the job was expensive, the warranty is exceptional. The work crew worked very hard, often putting in 10 hours per day. Cleanup was generally good. This was a major foundation installment and its reliability...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

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-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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