Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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Reuben did a great job. I found a few pests but don’t know what they are. He searched the kitchen cabinet thoroughly. Then went through the vacuum bag trying to identify the pest. Thanks Reuben
GEORGE TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
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Reviewed in July 2024
This pro was on time, and did great work with a fair price.
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Very pleased with work! Recommend highly!
River Valley Lawn Services LLC
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Great job fixing all the masonry cracks on the house.
Ozark Chimney Company
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Reviewed in October 2023
John specializes in smaller masonry jobs. He re-pointed several areas where settling causes cracks in the joints between the bricks. I canâ t tell the repaired area from the original areas. This is a multi-step process. He always let me know when he planned to be at my home. He answered all...
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I was very pleased with the promptness with which they returned my call. They showed up that day for a free estimate. Of which was extremely fair! Showed up on time and did an amazing job of removing all signs of the large trees I had to have removed. Thank You Turney Tree Service for a job...
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They are a Fathet/Son team. They responded quickly, and explained clearly what the problem was, and how they plan to repair it. I was very pleased with every aspect of this project.
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Reviewed in September 2021
Mr. Morris is very professional, knowledgeable and does an excellent job. This is the second home inspection he has done for my family. I would highly recommend him.
Morris Property Inspections
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Arrived on time, professional, and quality of work was excellent. Very conscientious of customers needs and went over and above to satisfy customer.
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Iâ m very pleased. Will be using them again.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Testing is crucial to identify harmful asbestos fibers common in building materials from older properties, ensuring safe environments and health.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

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.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

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