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>

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He was so polite the new exactly what he was doing. He educated me about my new products to put in the pool to keep it clean. I was so happy with the end results
Pool Authority
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Reviewed in August 2024
They do a thorough and consistent job, and you can tell they care about their work.
Three Arrows General Contracting & Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Just have him test your water all these years i thought i needed a water softner but i was wrong i had iron and manganese he just treated that and a 100 percent better no more iron stains smell gone no more of any thing great job Don
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Reviewed in May 2023
Completely satisfied Will use again
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Daren and Joey remodeled and renovated my 2 bathrooms in January 2023. The work was done in a neat and timely manner. Professional demeanor. I am pleased with the bathrooms.
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Reviewed in August 2022
Very efficient and professional! Came the next day! Installed new pump and holding tank. Ed explained everything every step of the way. Friendly and personable, would highly recommend. It was expensive but well (no pun intended) worth the price
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Reviewed in March 2022
He put in a hot water heater for us as well as a new pipe to get our outdoor water spigot working again. Then he put in a new toilet and breather pipe. Very clean, confident, and exceptionally professional. The cost was approximately what I expected. He works quickly and with quality in...
Andrews Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in June 2019
We had a radon test done and paid 50 dollars for it but it was not picked up
New York Inspection Professionals
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Reviewed in October 2017
They were personable. They seemed to do a thorough job. They were easy to work with. They left me feeling good and like it was money well spent. The price was fair, for what we got. I sincerely hope the quality is an A. I haven't given it the full test yet, but I have no reason to expect trouble.
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

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 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.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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