Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Work that is beyond my expectations! I had chips along the edges of my coutertop. Bryan was able to fill those with matching epoxy and sand it to create a smooth surface and I was stunned by the result (See before and after pictures below). He also applied silicone under my sink to keep water...
A1 Stone Care
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Reviewed in August 2021
Excellent workmanship including final testing of completion.
Vieto & Son, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
I hired Renew Restoration for a post-remidiation air quality test. This was required by my mortgage company to release the final tranche of insurance funds. The owner, Chris, got back to me immediately, was available by text pretty much any time of day, and was able to take samples and get the...
Renew Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2020
I highly recommend Undaunted Restorations, Inc. Although I have been a landlord for twenty years, I have never had an asbestos problem until recently. This problem (linoleum tiles in my basement) was very stressful so I was pleased that Undaunted Restorations educated me on the relevant facts....
Undaunted Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
He was on time and took what I wanted to be tested. I would recommend him.
Five Star Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2017
Danny came and assessed the problem and told me that it is actually not the evaporator, but that one of the pipe was clogged. Instead of the $1200 he originally quoted, the job is actually only $400. He and his assistant fixed the problem and tested the unit. Unlike the other repair shops that...
D&M Appliance Repair Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2017
Refused to do job and insisted I needed new pan without doing any testing. Judgment based only on my reporting that I had grout mold (not presently), previously had pan replaced, and presence of an original very old drain grate. I had my plumber come to verify need. Plumber sealed drain and...
EXPERT BATHROOM AND TILE REPAIR
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Reviewed in June 2016
Showed up within the booked time window. Very quickly pointed me to a problem with water pressure outside of the sprinkler system. Methodically tested all zones, re-aligned all heads, Ponted me to areas where shrub interferes with water being sprayed, told me to trim the branches and...
COUNTY IRRIGATION SERVICES
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Reviewed in April 2016
Efficient and good service. Not cheap. Would have given all 5 stars if hourly rate a better value. $315 for under 1 hour of work. spring turn on ($60), backflow test ($60), replace 2 rotarys ($100), raise 2 heads ($50), and replace 1 nozzle ($20) + tax.
EcoSavvy Irrigation
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Reviewed in April 2016
Juan and Danny were excellent. They were on time, professional, and courteous. I will definitely used Plumbing Pro again. These guys were extremely clean and neat. My basement is finished and some holes needed to be cut in the drywall ceiling. Drop clothes were down all over. ...
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Costs depend on property size, test types, and additional services like mold sampling.

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.

Costs depend on the number of samples, property size, and lab processing fees.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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