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 July 2024
Call them yesterday. We they were able to come the same day and get the testing done and just got the results this afternoon
Weber Group Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2021
Ross responded quickly, presented his fee, came on time, and worked efficiently. He gave us the test results at the end of the day.
Boomtown Radon Testing
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Reviewed in September 2020
Very prompt service, helped us get the asbestos test done in a day and next day they were able to come and clean up the whole bedroom and hallway. They also arranged for post clean-up testing by an independent tester. Very happy with the service.
Hernandez Environmental Construction
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Reviewed in January 2018
Inspection was done professionally, and he did a thorough job, I was provided a detailed report afterwards. I wasn't going to do a Radon test, but glad I did - the reading was a 16. After mitigation, level came down to 1.5
MJG Home Inspections P.C.
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Reviewed in May 2017
Staff were professional, test results were sent to you promptly
Nye Partners in Women's Health
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Reviewed in August 2016
I am a general contractor and I use Bella T Inc. all the time for mold removal water damage jobs before I do my rehabs. The air tests always pass and they work well with insurance companies.
Bella T Inc
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Reviewed in April 2015
Tests were explained to me thoroughly. Diagnosis was clear.
Freedom Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2015
They came out and did the assessment in September and she's going to be coming out for a follow-up hopefully in about two weeks. I just liked that they were experienced and she was able to address not only the mold issue but the quality and she also took time to talk to the mediators about what...
Midwest Environmental Site Assessments, Inc
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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 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.

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

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