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>

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>

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>

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Reviewed in June 2024
I wanted to test my water for the lead and copper content. Andy from Ecoinspector was very prompted at scheduling the test, was very punctual and professional during testing. I received a comprehensive report a couple of days later, that was easy to understand. I will use them again! Thank you!
Ecoinspector
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Reviewed in January 2022
RR, LLC came to my home quickly determined what was necessary according to what my stated needs were gave me 3-4 options, provided the service (mold testing) I chose & delivered results in an expedient amount of time. The technician was friendly informative & thorough I highly recommend this...
Renew Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
My parents had a couple of leaks in their house in an upstairs bathroom and mold developed in the basement. We hired John Skelly to do the mold assessment as well as to test for asbestos. When he got to the house, he looked everything over and took air samples which were sent to a lab. He took...
H.N.S.T. Mold Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Gary was very helpful explaining the whole process, would recommend to anyone looking for fast and honest Testing, made an appointment for the next day, and he was able to squeeze me in the same day.
Clawback, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
Highly recommend. Leon was professional, very responsive, and honest with regard to what testing he felt was necessary for cost reasons. We received the results quickly and in a clear format.
Sky Environmental Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
They came right out and got everything going for me. It was perfect. I've used them for years and I have never an issue they could not fix. They are very customer focused. The best part of all, for me, is they are a one stop shop. They do my pool plumbing, electrical, water testing, open, and...
CRYSTAL CLEAR POOL AND SPA SVC INC
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Reviewed in August 2017
They started promptly at 9 and finished around 1:30 doing a very thorough job. After removing the asbestos on the pipes they painted them. At the end they did an air quality test. They were very professional and nice. We would use them again.
Gr Tech LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
I had used NJ Mold about 2 years ago when I first moved into my home as I had a mold problem in my basement. Just recently I started to tear down wallpaper on my main floor and the painter noticed something that he suggested I get checked to make sure it was not mold. I had Jennifer come out and...
NJ Mold LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was not very pleased with Canto Construction. This was the first major renovation that I had outsourced to a contractor. I have done a lot of home restoration and renovation myself. In fact I instructed Chris Canto that I was going to fabricate and install the window and door trim, which came...
Canto Corp Construction
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Reviewed in March 2016
Work was overall good. Asked me to sign up for yearly service plans for A/c, heating and plumbing which I deferred. Tested my water and advised filter and water softner . Final cost was reduced twice ( home advisor discount and internet coupon) but still seemed high- had leaking bathtub faucet...
Water Works Plumbing, Heating & A/C
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Damaged tiles can release asbestos fibers into the air. Anyone in the surrounding area who may inhale the fibers will have them settled in the lining of internal organs. Over time, it may lead to serious health conditions such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

The only safe way to prevent these conditions is to avoid exposure to asbestos at all costs, even for a short period of time.

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 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.

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.

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.

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