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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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Great job on the cabinets! The extra shelves will make storage so much more organized. Thanks, Joel!
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This job was completed efficiently and professionally. A design specialist came to test and measure every detail for the project. The crew arrived with everything needed for the job. They worked very hard to install Waterguard in the concrete floors inside around the foundation to the sump pump...
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Reviewed in August 2024
Great services at a reasonable price and delivers outstanding results.
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Tenney and crew were amazing to work with. Easy communication and straightforward estimate. Solid project management! I would definitely recommend ð
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Reviewed in February 2024
We live in Rock Hill and have used A. J. Adams' plumbing for years. In addition to above services, he replaced pipes in my daughter's condo which had defective pipes throughout, installed new vanities and new floors in two bathrooms in my house, replaced a leaking pipe from the city...
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Reviewed in October 2023
Highly recommend this business! Easy to set up, they worked around my schedule. Very professional, took great care of my house, nothing was disturbed. I got to see pictures of before and after of my vents too. Such a difference! Great work.
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Reviewed in May 2023
They clean up, they did what I ask them to do, it's like my visions came to life. I would definitely use the service again. They were efficient and fast.
Buzz N Lawn
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Best plumber we have ever used! Nolan is very professional, knowledgeable, and quick. WeÃ¢Â Â ve used him for many different plumbing needs. Our kids like him so much, that IÃ¢Â Â m worried they decided to clog the toilet with a towel just so Nolan would come back to fix something!
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Reviewed in November 2022
Came in and replace a shower valve. He was very helpful and quick!
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Reviewed in August 2022
My project was replacement of rotted deck posts. This was complicated by utility lines running near the old posts and because the posts had been buried 4 feet down without footings. Cross Construction was able to remove the old posts and install deep concrete footings and new posts that comply...
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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 can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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