Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</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>

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 did a wonderful job and made shir that every thing was dun right. He even called me after he was gon to make shere that he tested the water on my fridge. I do like that he wanted to make shere that the job was dun right and not jest say I got made and leave. I will be using him for more...
HomeMate Handyman - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in October 2024
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Reviewed in April 2024
They were thorough and timely. Iâ ve had this work done before and they did the very best job ever. We were happy we hired them. Itâ s fire season and the clean up they did was excellent. I will call them again and recommend them to our friends, and neighbors. Shout out to Gatineau and Zack...
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Reviewed in January 2024
He hooked up my gas range and we could smell propane and he said it was just what was in the line before it lit. He said he guaranteed that it was not leaking. He then got his money and left in a hurry. I could smell gas so I pulled out the stove and did soap test and it had a major leak at...
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Reviewed in November 2022
The company had an extremely fast response even on the weekend. Will definitely use them again for any plumbing issues. Thank you
Cascade Plumbing & Rooter
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Reviewed in March 2021
We hired Tina to remodel our lobby and one office which included new LVT flooring. Tina failed do the the moisture test and we started having issues right away. Tina replaced the flooring in the small office, with us paying for the sealant she should have used the first time. When in came time...
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Let me explain why I will never use or recommend Redding Heating and Air again. They have expanded their business to include generators. My generator installation was done incorrectly. The error was actually quite simple - the wrong regulators were placed on the generator side. But the effect...
REDDING HEATING & AIR
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Reviewed in December 2018
They has a guy at my house in 30 minutes and he fixed the problem, and cycled it on and off for testing. No problems since. Total time was one hour.
SMITTY'S HEATING AND COOLING INC
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Reviewed in May 2018
I wanted to make sure my 4 year old A/C unit was operating properly before summer began. I have an off brand unit that the tech identified. He cleaned and tested it. He told me what to do to maintain it. And he reminded me to change my furnace filter a little more often.
WALLNER PLUMBING HEATING & AC
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Reviewed in September 2016
It went very well. From the first technician that came to evaluate the repair (Doug), right up to the guys that did the actual replacement. Very professional, and kept me up to date. Amber in the front office was very efficient, friendly and organized. I didn't realize all the tests and...
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No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

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.

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.

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