Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2017
The 1st address - all was good. The 2nd address - at first they said they could do the work immediatley. After the perc test, it was a 3 week wait. And expensive.
FOGLE HM SEPTIC
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Reviewed in June 2017
The plumber was professional and called me 45 minutes before he arrived. He did a through survey of all the faucets, toilets, exposed piping, and water heater for problems and leaks. I did have a problem with one of the toilets not flushing forcefully enough, and he was able to fix it. The...
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2016
It's a pressure test on the gas line to make sure the gas line doesn't have any leaks, and then they call an inspector, the city inspector to come out to release the the pressure on the on the gas line so what they do is did not they didn't come back to test to make sure the pressure is cooling...
Air, Plumbing & Heating Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Jermaine did a great job of arriving on time, diagnosing the problem quickly, explaining what needed to be fixed and then fixing and testing it all very efficiently. He also explained what to watch for to indicate that a more serious problem was occurring and might require a full replacement of...
Drain Surgeon Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in March 2016
JoAnn was very prompt and professional in acquiring the samples. She did a good job of explaining the results and recommendations for the need of remediation. Upon returning for the retesting she was quick and efficient. All test results were quickly analyzed with reports produced within one...
Mold Testing & Consulting
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Reviewed in October 2015
Needed mold testing for a home I am getting ready to sell. Quick to accommodate to my schedule, professional service and received full report. Good value for the money. Would recommend.
Indoor Green Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2015
Quick service. I needed a spa cleaning and diagnotsic test and they performed good quality work.
Maryland Hot Tub, Pool and Spa
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Reviewed in April 2015
<strong>From the initial testing of my water (quite acidic) to the installation of the water neutralizer I received outstanding service. Everyone that I spoke with was very courteous. If they didn't know an answer they promised to call back within 10-30 minutes - they ALWAYS did! <br /> Jared,...
Pristine Water Treatment
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Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

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.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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