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>

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>

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>

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Ezzell Plumbing LLC was excellent to work with. They responded to my message quickly and communicated clearly about the appointment. The team arrived on time, even sending me a quick message with their estimated arrival. They assessed the problem right away and fixed it efficiently. The whole...
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Andrew and his crew were the best! On our home addition they helped with the addition of a new bathroom and laundry room with heating additions and heat pump install. We are pleased with every aspect of the work done by Coastline Plumbing, I would highly recommended
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The gentleman that responded was very knowledgeable, friendly and cordial. I believe his name was Cam and this guy I would recommend to anyone looking for assistance with their plumbing needs. Thank you Cam.
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Excellent, they are very thorough.
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They did great owsome job very detailed with there cleaning very satisfied thank you for your service
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Highly recommend this company, they did great work and I was very pleased with the professionalism of the technician!
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Quick and easy to read report and recommendations. The price was very reasonable and I had my results within 24 hours. David Snell was not pushy to make a sell. I found him to be very helpful and honest. He was friendly, easy to talk with, professional, respectful and knowledgeable of mold...
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While visiting our son, daughter-in-law, and baby in Greenville, NC their range broke. As it was old and needed costly repairs, we went with them as they shopped for a new one. They both wanted gas and the old one was electric so we knew we would need to get someone over to run gas lines if they...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

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.

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.

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.

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