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>

Do I need to be worried about asbestos?

• <div><p>If your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">an asbestos removal expert</a> to evaluate the situation. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2020
Friendly, prompt, get straight to the installation at, clean and test appliances prior to leaving the site. Great job!
New Focus Logistics
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Reviewed in October 2017
Great! My phone message requesting service was returned the same day. Plummer Jeremy Roberts adjusted his scedule to accommodate my paent's daily routine. Jeremy patiently listened to the history of my parents plumbing problems as well as their concerns. He took time with my mother to explain...
Wright Plumbing Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2015
On time, on spec, on budget! Can"t ask for any more. Forecast calls for rain the next 7 days. True test is happening now
Coleman Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
My pool was 20 years old and had been losing water for about 10 years. Mike, Randy, Addison and Crew pressure tested all lines, stripped the old plaster down so there was no pockets beneath it, then replastered, jack hammered out the old leaking lines from skimmer to spa located underneath...
Blue Haven Pools & Spas
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Reviewed in December 2013
Tested for presence of mold, and obtained test results. Every thing on time and gave a thorough report.
Advanced Mold Professionals~Serving All of Ms.
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Reviewed in November 2013
Provider answered the phone & heard the problem. He said he would be coming right over. Forty-five minutes later the 2 men arrived. It was an elderly man and his son. I mentioned they were found on Angie's list (10% discount). They were shown the closet with the leak and the adjacent bathroom....
McCullough & Co
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Reviewed in May 2013
Upon calling Moldlab, I was connected to a very knowledgeable and helpful individual, Kristina, that explained the testing process and assisted me in how and where to test in my house. <br /> I received a high quality vacuum pump along with sever sampling modules , one for each area...
Moldlab
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Reviewed in October 2008
Very well! The receptionist was very courteous, and they came the day after I called. When they arrived, they worked quickly and with tremendous professionalism. When they were ready to leave they explained what they had done, why they had done it, and tested the faucets and the commodes to make...
Neill Plumbing and Gas
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Reviewed in June 2007
I rated the experience as good rather than very good because I do not have a reference point with which to compare. When Mold Pro inspected they saw obvious mold from the ducts and, therefore, saw no reason to test. The ducts were cleaned as and when promised and for the amount quoted. I was...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

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 your home was built before 1989 and still has original vinyl, there’s a high probability of asbestos mixed into the old flooring, which can harm you and your family if it’s disturbed from removal. If you suspect that you have asbestos, you’ll want to call in an asbestos removal expert to evaluate the situation.

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.

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

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