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>

Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Reliable, competent, affordable. They had to repair work that had been done incorrectly and then fix the problem.
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Mr. Peiffers knowledge and friendly demeanor really put my wife and I at ease. The whole experience we were dreading, but with Davids help, it was surprising not stressful and even fun to watch our investment grow. I would highly recommend this company.
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Mathew, thank you and your crew for making this a great experience…I appreciate the great job you all did! I would totally recommend them!
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The tech who arrived - on time - did not tell me ahead of time how much the cost would be to replace the electric eyes on my garage door opener. His English was very hard for me to understand, so I was unsure of what exactly he was about to do. He replaced the parts in less than 15 minutes,...
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Existing tank pumped ou and removed. New tank installed the next day. Excellent service.
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Katie is very professional and does an amazing job, she gets all the nooks and cranies you never think to clean and I recommend her to everyone.
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Charles and Rachael are wonderful!!! They went extra miles to find the exact material I wanted for our steps and the work Chuck did was exactly what I needed. Another very important thing I like about them is the transparency about the cost of labor and cost of the materials. It is the best way...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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