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 do I prepare for asbestos testing?

• <div>Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.</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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Reviewed in March 2022
The service was great, results came after 3 days. Frank is professional , knowledgeable and easyto reach guy who explained all results to me and to my husband. The company charged $150 per test, and we had 3 are tests: basement, living room and sample. Other 2 companies that I reached to asked...
1st Priority Inspections, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2015
Early May, after thinking I had a problem with pool backwash called the company and was asked to email pictures which I did. I was told I would be contacted to set up an appointment with a service person. No contact from them for 3 weeks. I called back to follow up and was told I needed to be...
Gibbons Pools
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Reviewed in May 2015
Alan explained the testing he was doing and when the results would be available. He was informative and helpful. Would recommend if you need this type of service
Inspectro, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2015
I was pleased with the work, and it was done within the time frame I was quoted. The basement area where asbestos was removed was very clean, and the air tests showed that the job was a success.
G.C.U. Environmental Solutions Corp.
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Reviewed in October 2014
I hired Boston Environmental to test for asbestos and advise me on construction. They showed up promptly for the asbestos tests and returned the results quickly. We had difficulty scheduling the construction discussion - and I called back several times, only to have no one reach back. Part of...
Boston Environmental and Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
Work was done thoroughly, carefully and professionally. The estimator was knowledgeable and cordial. For both the estimate and actual work, the estimator and work crew arrived promptly. Due to notable rust problems, before committing to a complete job the estimator and workers came back to...
Gentle Giant Cleaning Service Corp
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Reviewed in April 2013
He said one guy was going to come but another guy came. I thought he was testing for mold throughout the house not just in different spots. He said it would cost $100 extra for additional rooms other than the basement. It really upset me that when the repor tcame called I couldn't get a hold...
Family First Environmental Corp
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Reviewed in March 2013
For my Massapequa house, he applied the chemical to my walls in the downstairs of my high ranch house and the entire two car garage. He cleaned an area in the garage where there was a drainage pipe that led out from the house. My tenant left a lot of his belongings scattered in the downstairs as...
C&G Restorations
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Reviewed in January 2013
I called Enviro-Test because I had my doubts that the mold remediation company was doing a thorough job. The remediation company was not a local to the region and had come to drum up business in the wake of tropical storm Sandy. Artie returned my call the same day and said that he could have his...
Enviro-Test
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Reviewed in October 2011
If you need any steam heat work done, Gramman is your company. Bobby and crew completely understand the intricacies of steam heating. There are few people that truly get it. (After all, the last home steam heating system was installed over 60 years ago). Bobby has a copy of the book "The...
Gramman Plumbing & Heating Corp
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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.

Clear the area for access and inform the testing team about the building’s history and renovations.

Epoxying over asbestos tiles is generally considered a safe option when done correctly. Epoxy acts as a sealant, encapsulating the asbestos tiles and preventing the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The key is ensuring that the asbestos tiles are in good condition, firmly adhered to the substrate, and not damaged or deteriorating. This method is only appropriate for tiles that are undamaged and securely in place. If the asbestos tiles are already loose, damaged, or deteriorating, encapsulating them with epoxy may not be a sufficient solution, as it might not address the potential for ongoing asbestos exposure.

Unfortunately, asbestos is not easily identified and can often be hidden in plain sight in your home. While it can look like fluffy fibers, tiny pieces can also appear in materials like plastic or cement, making it impossible to identify on your own properly.

Plus, since asbestos is so dangerous when disturbed, you should never root around to try and find it. This job is best for a professional who can test for the material properly.

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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