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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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 />
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Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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.

Asbestos is absolutely cancerous. In fact, around 4% of all lung cancer cases are the result of asbestos exposure. This is why we recommend a full, professional removal and cleaning of any asbestos found in your home. If you are unsure whether there is any present, you should call a pro who will inspect your property.

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.

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.

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