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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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent verbal and written communication. Timely LAB Report for three AIRBORNE tests for mold. A professional approach in offering additional services to help the customer with mold remediation.
Hippo Home Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2023
Extremely professional on time and was done in fact earlier than estimated. When I lost the test he also gave it back to me.
Top Notch Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
We would highly recommend Josef. He was extremely quick to respond and able to get on site quickly when we need testing done fast. He was priced fairly and only took the samples he needed.
Elite Environmental
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Reviewed in October 2019
I contacted Craig's Plumbing because I needed a plumber experienced with gas line leaks. The Gas Company had shut down the gas to my small 5 unit 1940's vintage apartment building when they said a gas leak was detected somewhere in my line. The owner, Craig, personally came to investigate the...
CRAIG'S PLUMBING
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Reviewed in December 2016
It was amazing. A great testing company that was very affordable and quite patient.
MoldExperts: LA
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Reviewed in October 2016
Father & son team showed real professionism is testing 4 areas of potienal mold left by previous homeowner. They were available for questions after job was done. Explained test in great detail. Their service was invaluable to me. Fair & honest. Hired them 4 times. Have referred them to other...
California Certified
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Reviewed in November 2015
William was extremely helpful. And got me my results same day. He kept me well informed at every turn. It was like having a good friend who was licensed to test for asbestos. I cannot recommend him enough.
Laroue Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2015
<p>I had a leak in the roof above the bathroom. Water came down the walls and the ceiling dripped into the toilet also. Called Israel to schedule an appointment came the next day. Samples were taken to test for mold. I requested also to test for asbestos also since the house was at least 90...
Terra Environmental
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Reviewed in March 2015
I contacted several companies for a last-minute testing since we have just started demo on a 1950s house and realized that we might have asbestos in the original flooring we found under the carpet. This was the only company to respond immediately and not only that, they were at our door within 2...
JLM Environmental
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Reviewed in September 2014
They arrived promptly on time and the test results came back very quickly.
PSR Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.
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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.

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.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

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