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 April 2024
It was pretty seamless! So much easier than I was expecting since I've never had to deal with this type of assessment. Brian was prompt, communicated clearly and replied quickly. He answered all of my questions, provided invoice and test results as promised. Payment was smooth and happy to say...
Southside Mold Testing & Cleanouts
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Reviewed in September 2022
They were quick to respond and arrived on time. Professional. Test results next day. Reasonably priced. Honest. Did five asbestos tests. Only one was positive. I worked in construction management for 40 years and would highly recommend them.
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2021
Nick and his crew did an outstanding job. I may be the pickiest customer he ever encounters lol, and he passed the test. On time, professional and went above and beyond. Cleaned EVERYTHING up and like I said, Iâ m a pain in the buttâ ¦ I highly recommend this company.
NM Enterprise's Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2019
Very well. Greg is very thorough in his inspections and also is very honest! I appreciate his independence. In addition to the home inspection Greg also performed a radon test. I'm very satisfied with his work!!
Five Bugle Inspections
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Reviewed in April 2019
Their test result lead time is way to long for my liking. Took over a week. They also do not remove the mold- only test it. Then they refer you to another company for remediation. I guess I should have asked more questions but I am not familiar with mold testing and remediation procedures.
Mold Test Company IL
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Reviewed in April 2019
A representative arrived on time for our scheduled appointment and said that in his professional opinion he did not believe that my floor tile contained asbestos. He gave me the phone number of a local testing company and for $20 I learned that he was correct and the tile did not contain...
Hernandez Environmental Construction
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Reviewed in January 2019
After my husband developed some significant allergy symptoms that were not resolving, we decided we wanted to conduct some mold air quality tests. Our Insurance Agent recommended we contact Great Environmental to discuss whether or not mold air quality tests were appropriate. From our first...
Great Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
EJ was a pleasure to work with. He understood that we were under a time-crunch with needing this test done and went the same day as the request to the home to begin the test. He was also prompt in sending the results. I would highly recommend this company and EJ.
Shelter Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
The job went well. So far we’ve not had any water enter the basement since the work was completed. However, we’ve also not had a heavy or long rain. That will be the true test. We chose this company because of their commitment to return if a problem does arise which gives an added level of...
Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing Corp
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Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

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