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>

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Q: What pollutants are commonly tested for?

• <div><p>Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.</p></div>

Q: Does all cloth wiring contain asbestos?

• <div><p>Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.</p></div>

Q: What are the common signs that asbestos is present in a property?

• <div><p>Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.</p></div>

Q: What should you do if you are exposed to asbestos?

• <div><p>Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.</p></div>

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I've had the great pleasure of working with Joe and Avalon Sunset Tree Service on two different occasions. Each time Joe came out to the property, provided a very detailed & professional quote, asked many questions others did not, and looked for ways to provide us with additional...
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Reviewed in March 2020
Completed a good job fast.
Ocean Breeze Property Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2020
Did an excellent fast job. Highly recommended.
M and J Home Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2019
Mark and his crew did a great job on my roof. Mark was always available to answer my questions and made sure I was completely satisfied at the end of the project.
Mr.B’s Roofing
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Reviewed in March 2019
Great guy. Did research on faucet nobody had seen before. Found the manufacturer ordered the parts and installed. Great job
Eric's Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2018
They did a good job.
Yard Works, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
He arrived on time, was very professional. I would highly recommend this service.
Stonemark Carpet Cleaners
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Reviewed in July 2016
Fast service, skilled workers, cleaned work site daily. Highly recommend them.
All Weather Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>The thing that we are all saying along with everyone who has seen our new house is that we hired the right guy. This was the first time we have built a house and Bob Heywood helped us through the whole process from drawings, permits and applications to the final lawn grading and planting...
Heywood Construction
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Reviewed in July 2010
He was professonal and good but not timely. Especially when something goes wrong he did not return in a quick enough time to fix something that was not working correctly that he installed. I know there was long drive involved but he still should have been more prompt to fix our problem. It still...
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Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

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.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

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