Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div>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.</div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Very professional. I was contacted and testing was completed the same day.
AC Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
This company was the most reasonably priced company to come out to test my project for asbestos! I got quotes from $200-$500 from other companies. This company beat them all! I was very pleased with the services and help of Dave K!
All Star Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Went well. Received test results in a reasonable amount of time.
WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL
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Reviewed in July 2017
Excellent radon testing technician showed up on time and was very knowledgeable in explaining the purpose and the way the test works for the buyer of the home
Midwest Radon Testing
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went great. They set up the test in our basement. They were easy to communicate with, punctual, and organized. We'd recommend them.
St Louis Radon
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Reviewed in October 2015
.Very well. Me and my family are very please with the results. Everything smells so very fresh and healthy. We did air quality test before and after. The pretest came back elevated with several strains of mold which was a concern due to health issues with our family members. Post test proved...
C & L QUALITY SERVICE
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Reviewed in April 2015
From the first contact, you know you are dealing with a professional. Courteous and very knowledgeable, Bill addressed all the questions I had and some I hadn't thought of! He arrived on time and was well prepared to conduct a quality inspection. He took pains to simply explain all of the...
STL Home Inspection Services
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Reviewed in November 2014
Called on 11/3 asking about backflow testing. Was given a very reasonable estimate of $120. Asked to set an appointment and transferred to someone's voice mail. Left a message. Called back on 11/4, explaining I wanted to make an appointment. Woman said she got my message (they...
Horstmann Brothers LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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