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>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

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

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2024
It went very well. Outside of the Soils testing consultant. Which wasn't the company's fault. But once they got started it ran very smoothly. Great communication during and after the job.
Canton Excavating LLC
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Reviewed in February 2018
Gil stopped by the house two times: one to identify/assess the problem, and a second time to have air tested for concentration of mold spores. Mold spore concentration in air testing results came out really low. After I asked if this was an indication that remediation is not required at this...
Airguard Restoration
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Reviewed in January 2017
I was very impressed with the customer service. Neither Jim nor Don pressured me into buying anything. They also taught me about my water, which I appreciated very much, since the previous person who gave me an estimate didn't tell me anything about what they did to test the water. The...
Clearbrook Water Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2015
The inspector was on time, had all of the paper documents in order, presented himself professionally, spoke in discrete and measured descriptions about his findings. The inspection was completed within an hour and he was off. He pointed out many obvious and trivial conditions that in some manner...
Integrity Home Evaluation Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
I was thankful to receive honest advice about how to best test for lead in an economical way that fit my budget.
CTG Environmental, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
Fast response to my need for an asbestos test with overnight results. This allowed us to fix an issue that was time sensitive.
Farsight Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
During the process of selling a home in Kent, OH, I was required to have the basement area tested for the presence of mold. I found PuroClean on Angie's list and called them based on the good reviews. I found them to be professional and responsive. They went to the home and found no mold...
PuroClean Professional Services
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Reviewed in February 2015
I had a very good experience when Terra came to my place, as she did the appropriate water testing, and was very honest and ethical in recognizing that the softener still works, unlike the technician that did the testing at the first appointment. <br /> Based on experiences like the one I had...
Clearwater Systems
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Reviewed in June 2014
The test is easy to do yourself and the report is thorough and easy to understand. It tests for a variety of molds and there is a customer service line if you have questions. <br />
Moldlab
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Reviewed in August 2013
Very professional. His testing and inspection was very detailed. Explained how to read the lab results when they came in. His report was excellent along with detailed lab results. Would surely use him again.
Capstone Inspections, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

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)

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

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.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

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