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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Reviewed in April 2023
M glad I found this company. Very fair price Very co side rate if the customer and they are fast plus they test before they leave I would recommend this company
Garden State Water Heaters
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Reviewed in December 2022
They were very professional, tested the water, and gave us the right solution. I would recommend their service to everyone.
Super Water Solution, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
The Cladosporium mold spore count that this company flagged on my test as dangerous was extremely low, not even close to warranting concern for remediation by 3 other sources I researched. And the outdoor mold count was 5 times the indoor count in my condo, yet they connected me with a...
Mold Test Company NJ
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Reviewed in March 2021
I hired this company to do an asbestos test, the guy came and basically peeled a peace of the ceiling i was concerned about with his bare hands, not wearing protection and then moving his covid mask with the same hands, then he told me we would get results 24 hr (test was thursday) never heard...
ACME Professional Services Corp
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Reviewed in November 2020
Very prompt in conducting the test and providing lab test results
Jersey Strong Home Inspection, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
The whole job went very well. Dominick and his guys did exceptional work....fast, neat, you could see that they have done this type of work many times before. After the remediation work was complete, Dominick had called and sent me all the test results. The detailed report listed all of his and...
Affordable Remediation & Emergency Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
A representative called within 30 min. And came to my home in a few hours. He took a tile sample, the first asbestos test was finished by 1:30 the same afternoon and a second test finished by the next afternoon. All testing was done by an independent testing facility. Both tests were...
Brick Industries, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
prompt, very professional, explained the process, quick turnaround for test results
Jim Roese Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
We had lead paint testing done and he provided us a good document at the end with everything labeled properly.
EMC Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
It didn't work out and I'm not very happy with their service. They missed mold. They didn't see it. It was just around one spot of the basement. I contacted them. I don't think they should offer remediation without testing. They shouldn't accept a job without test results. They accepted the job...
Mold Solutions by Cowleys
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

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.

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.

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.

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