Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

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Last update on September 25, 2023

Reviewed in September 2023
This was actually scheduled maintenance on our Cummins generator. Our technician was Devin and because this was our first maintenance he described each test that was performed and any necessary work/adjustments he needed to do. Devin was very thorough and polite and answered all my questions...
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in May 2023
Our sump pump started making a funny noise around 11:00pm on Friday night. Went to have a look and saw steam or "smoke" rising out of the crock pot, unplugged it. Phoned EverDry on Saturday morning, and they sent someone out on Monday. The technician, a very pleasant fellow named...
Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
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Reviewed in September 2022
Gregory and the store staff were amazing! He explained the process thoroughly and did beautiful work. I would highly recommend them!
Semper Stone and Tile, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Jason is thorough and explains the work. He took pictures and discussed my options to correct a water leakage problem. He inspected the chimney in the morning and returned later the same to perform the repairs. Very professional.
Man on the Roof Chimney Sweep LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
The whole process went well they did a great job what a difference it makes inside the house not only for strength but for temperature much much better highly recommend!
Insulation Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2020
excellent. Mike was extremely knowledgable, clean, and resolved the issue - which wasn't the easiest as the digital display wasn't readable. The motor would fail at the end of a full wash cycle, so it would not error out during normal testing. I would absolutely recommend this company!
Brian Doehler's Appliance Svc
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Reviewed in August 2017
Dan called the same day I looked for someone to replace the windows in our home. He showed us the windows, and worked with us to determine the types of windows we needed. He came with one of the installers to measure the windows the same week so it was done before our vacation. When the...
Home Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2016
Not sure of the quality of work. Have not had rain to test gutters.
Penfield Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2013
I first put down a "good" for overall experience, but under the circumstances it was excellent---they did the best they could..... They prepared the cement floor as specified by the mfr, but the tile curled up... They had installed half the floor, and returned the next day to finish, only to...
Spectrum Floor Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in February 2013
Jamie came to our house, which is an hour's drive, and looked over our problem, did <br /> a mold test and sent us the results in an email, one day later. The next day we received <br /> an estimate in another email. He is very professional and knows what he is doing. <br />
Attic to Basement Solutions
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

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