How do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div><p>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</p></div>

Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2018
Zak and Mike performed both the testing and treatment of mold in our attic. They were always prompt and very professional, not to mention extremely knowledgeable. Zak came out to provide a quote for mold removal, and was the only person who came to our house that actually went up into the attic...
Pur360
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Reviewed in December 2017
The experience beginning with Scott coming out to test the water to Jim installing the water softener tank and reverse osmosis unit was great. They are very professional and informative and the price was just right. I will highly recommend and will refer this company to any family or friends...
Water Specialties Group, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2017
First lawn treatment and soil test was performed 4/8/17. Waiting for spring aeration, which probably should be done around May. My lawn was very stressed and had a lot of weeds, that OTC products did not get help. After just 1 treatment from Lawn Doctor, my lawn is much better. By the time the...
Lawn Doctor
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Reviewed in February 2016
He cut into the floor joists and never re-supported them. We had another company come out and they told you that he should have went through the middle of the joice. With tub he put the tub in before the tile and that should have been done the opposite way. The toilet rocks back and forth. The...
PRJ Construction Concepts LLC
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Reviewed in March 2015
I left a message for Mann's and got a call back the same day for service the next day. I had also called another plumber who didn't even call back. The man on the phone told me Matt would come the next day about at a certain time and he sure was there on time. Matt had come to my house before to...
Mann Made Plumbing, Inc.
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Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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.

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.

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