Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in September 2022
They did an excellent and thorough job inspecting my apartment. I got the results back quickly and in a timely manner. I appreciate their empathy and concern during this difficult time for my family. Look no further, these are the guys you want testing for mold and air quality!
Safer Building Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Did a great job on testing for mold. Very knowledgeable and super fast turnaround
Griffin's Quality Home Inspections LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
He did high level inspection and told me that he needs to bring in his expert to do required testing to come up with report. I was told that i am going to get a quote to get going.
PHD Pool Doctor
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Reviewed in June 2021
Do not use this company. I set up an appointment for a mold inspection and they did a good job inspecting the affected area. After the inspection; I corresponded with Matt and confirmed moving forward with a mold test. Matt told me he would talk internally and get a test done. A week now, no...
Pure Home
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Reviewed in August 2020
We had a lot of mold in our basement. Joshua did the job on a Friday morning. The first air test after the treatment did not bring the desired results, and Chad came out one week later for a second test. One week after this test, we got the result, which showed still a low level of Basidiospores...
Pure Maintenance of Georgia
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Reviewed in August 2019
I don't have any way to value the work. The tester seemed to know what he was doing however, in order to get results, had to pay substantially more money for further testing, Was told results would be back within 7 to 10 days. Still don't have results and it has been 14 days- can't get anyone to...
Mold Test Company North East
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Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

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