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>

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He was very professional and show concern for the matter at hand. He did get the test done in a decent in timely manner. Very respectful, I felt that my concerns were met.
Fresno Mold Busters
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IÃ¢Â Â m happy to see the results they are really professional
CH Lath and Plastering
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Reviewed in March 2024
I received an air test/mold inspection from Luke and he was awesome! He came in listened to our concerns, was extremely informative, answered all of question’s & His professionalism helped us feel like we were in good hands. We received our results in the amount of time he said we would &...
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Reviewed in August 2022
Technician showed up on time, very professional, courteous, he showed me what he was going to do to solve my plumbing problem. Very satisfied customer!
Al & Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2022
Came to service my refrigerator I thought was leaking. They found out it was not the refrigerators problem. Cleaned it up and tested everything to make sure it was good to go and charged me less than they originally quoted since it did not require any repairs. Very fair, honest and polite. Would...
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<p>I had a clogged toilet with a plastic clip stuck in it.</p> <p>I called Kim's Plumbing. The lady who answered the phone asked me if I wanted service right away. I said I did. She told me</p> <p>a plumber would be calling me right back. Jon called me back right away. He said he would be...
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Reviewed in April 2013
As stated, the whole thing was very smooth from start to finish. Brent Smith, the owner/installer, also recommended someone to do the duct testing and that was a good experience as well. <br /> <br />
BELL AIRE AC & HEATING
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Reviewed in June 2011
Lucas from Fresno Plumping identified that the sewer line was clogged. He had to locate the trap which was buried under the surface of the front yard. He cleared the line and added a trap extension so in future time would not be wasted trying to find it's location. He replaced the seal under...
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Vermiculite insulation that comes from a particular mine before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. This is particularly true in the U.S. However, not all types of vermiculite insulation contain asbestos. Since you can't detect the presence of asbestos without special equipment, it's best to assume that the insulation contains the dangerous mineral and to either leave it alone or hire a professional to handle it.

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

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.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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