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 October 2022
Called within an hour of requesting a quote. Arrived 30 minutes later. Fire pit was hooked up and tested within an hour. Highly recommend!
Boss Pro Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in July 2021
The Cummins Generator that was installed was done by a courteous, professional team and we are very pleased with the quiet testing of the generator.
Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
We only had a Radon test initiated by other neighborhood results.
Upstate Certified Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
Havenâ t had to test the waterproofing yet. Sales manager knowledgeable and installation team professional,friendly and efficient.
Basement Waterproofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2016
They arrived at the approximate time and did all necessary work. They cleared the clog which was under a concrete floor. Tested water flow twice and were done in approximately one hour.
Drain-Away Sewer and Drain Service
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Reviewed in February 2016
They've opened and closed our pool every year, and provided water testing & the right chemicals to keep it going. Great job. <br />
CARIBBEAN POOLS & SPAS
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>Mark Lotane spent more than two hours with me going over all facets of the home. And I mean all facets. Every outlet checked for continuity and grounding. Ceiling fans tested. Temperatures checked in the refrigerator and freezer. Stove and dishwasher put through their paces. Heat pump and...
Homepro Home Inspections of Georgia
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Reviewed in December 2013
Did not get any testing results or any detailed advice. It was just based on guess and beliefs and No strong facts were presented. The service was useless and waste of money.
NU-Life Resources
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Reviewed in April 2013
Expediant performed a conventional mold remediation in the bathroom of a house I rent in Albany. A mold remover was applied to all surfaces in the affected bathroom. The service person returned in about one week to perform a test which would establish whether all of the mold was removed. The lab...
Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
I contacted Pete on January 21 to perform some plumbing services as I was in the midst of a bathroom remodel. <br /> Specifically, I asked him to install two new shutoffs for the vanity and to extend them further to accommodate my new cabinet installation. He contacted me by email a few hours...
Pete The Plumber NY
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If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

Asbestos testing takes place in two stages—collection and lab testing. Collection can take less than 20 minutes if a professional manages to get a direct sample. If air samples are required, then the pro will set up a testing device and return to collect it. In both cases, the sample is sent to a lab and results are confirmed or denied usually within one to two days.

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.

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.

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