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 November 2024
He did a great analysis. Unfortunately my appliance is unrepairable.
Able Service Co. South
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Reviewed in August 2022
The project with Beacon Mechanical Services went great. Scott, Todd and Tyler showed up at my house right on schedule. They had all of the equipment in their trucks and got right to work removing the old equipment. They were very nice to talk with and had no problems answering any questions I...
Beacon Mechanical Service
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Reviewed in March 2016
Still waiting for test results which are supposed to take 4-5 business days... but this is a holiday weekend so it probably will take a bit longer to get results
Winchester Environmental
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was very pleased with the laboratory's responsiveness, in regards to answering questions I had about taking samples. They were very good in communicating how best to sample the air on both the finished and unfinished sides of our basement. However, where I was disappointed was when I...
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in August 2015
<p>This is not a "sour grapes" review because a few minor issues were found during the home inspection, but just the facts. Our Radon levels were a little high and we had a radon mitigation system installed within 72 hours of being notified. Also, our water softener was setup to backwash into...
MARVIN H SCHAEFER INSPECTION
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Reviewed in October 2013
They were very good and were here every day, trying to dry up the fountain and mitigate the damage. ServiceMaster people were wonderful and I have no complaints about them. They were absolutely wonderful they were here every day and worked as hard as they could to get the ceiling and walls dried...
ServiceMaster Assured Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2013
Scott came when he said he would and completed the job as explained. Everything went smooth and he finished the job in a timely manner. The two leaking pipes and a pressure test on the system was performed. The inspector from CNG came out later and approved of the work that was done. <br />
SCOTT SULLIVAN PLUMBING LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
It could not have gone better! Tom Tomascak was very thorough and business like. The process is somewhat time consuming because after the well is treated with chlorine you have to draw the chlorinated water out of the well, through tank and hot water heater and the entire piping system in the...
Tomascak Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2013
Workers arrived promptly. They removed the old boiler and installed the replacement the first day, they worked an extra long shift to ensure we had hot water before they left. They worked about 3/4's of the next day to plumb in the 4 heat zones, test the system. and leave the site very clean. ...
C&G Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in July 2013
30 minutes start to finish. George cleaned faucet seat area before installing the new faucet. He removed all old materials and tested new connections before leaving our home. Very pleasant experience overall. Would recommend in a heart beat. <br />
Pipe Dreams Plumbing
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Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

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.

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.

Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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