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>

Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2021
I hired Townline to inspect and test my home for mold, and I feel comfortable with the Answers I received.
Townline Home Inspection
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Reviewed in August 2021
Extremely professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. Testing included multiple areas - even some hard to get to areas, explained things thoroughly, and offered a variety of options to remediate concerns. Would highly recommend!!!
Bactronix of Ohio, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Jason at Splash Mountain Plumbing does an excellent job very knowledgeable, very reasonable, always prompt, always comes out when called. He has fix several plumbing issues for us and maintains our well water and does an excellent job. Heâ s very knowledgeable when it comes to our well water...
Splash Mountain Plumbing Company, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Very thorough, came right out. Tested our water, didn't act like a sales pitch. Gave us the information we needed to make an informed decision. Very knowledgeable and save us money.
Clearbrook Water Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Dave the technician was very helpful and actually walked me through everything he was testing and checking. Very professional and courteous.
Servisoft Of Middlefield, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
He tested everything, and had suggestions on how to keep at temp. Didn’t try to charge me for something that wasn’t needed.
Ace Washer & Appliance Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
I called them because I some iron in my sediment filter (filter would last 4-6 months) and concerned about iron bacteria. They came and spent a about half day providing the service as described, I paid immediately. Well water was somewhat brown after the cleaning, but that was not a surprise....
Ayers Well Drilling
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Reviewed in April 2016
Excellent. Technician figured out problem with the faucet and that the part would still be under warranty. He called the manufacturer and completed testing required by the manufacturer to prove the part was actually broken. Then he ordered the part from them, which I got for free. Scheduled...
Gorjanc Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2016
It went terribly wrong. The preparation of the floor was very challenging, and the foreman had to apply a solvent to remove old mastic glue from old, original tiles. We were left with black splatters on every wall, window and door. They said it was part of the j ob and for us to clean. <br /> ...
Cutting Edge Decorative Concrete
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Reviewed in September 2015
The appointment originally was just for removal of old dishwasher and install of new dishwasher, but he found the other problems mentioned above. I was his last appointment for the day so he offered to fix all of it. It was about 2.5 hours total time from the time he arrived to the time he left....
Golden Dog Plumbing
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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.

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.

Knob and tube wiring is an older type of electrical wiring that's no longer used and generally not considered safe. However, some homes still have it, or may have a knob and tube wiring system that was incorrectly modified or rigged to work with a modern electrical system. Knob and tube wiring may contain asbestos insulation, but the only way to know is to have the material professionally tested.

Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

Professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to detect asbestos, radon, and VOCs.

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