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>

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>

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>

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He did a great job. It shows he has a lot experience. He sent me before and after pictures. He also sent me the water analysis. Some other companies lie about testing the water. My pool has never been cleaner.
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Reviewed in September 2021
Perfect. Justin not only installed the storm door, he did it with care. A Young man with a bright future. He's knowledgeable, courteous, hardworking, and tested the installation several times to make sure there were no problems. Justin is now at the very top of my list for work at my house.
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Always great customer experience. Kept me informed and showed on time ready to work. Professional work and testing plumbing connections after and under load to validate work. Excellence is what you get when you strive for perfection.
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They only check for mold . They do not test for other toxic materials which I wanted.
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Everything went fine the last time I used them. They have well trained employees. They have free water testing. They are always able to help me with any problems that I might have with pool chemicals.
LESLIE'S SWIMMING POOL SUPLS
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Reviewed in December 2012
The static test went well. They determined there was a leak and suggested they use their camera right there on the spot to find the leak. I figured we might as well since they were already there and it was going to have to be done eventually. It took him some time but he determined to the...
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Reviewed in September 2012
Everything went well until the water got turned on. The quality of the build was really good and i was very satisfied with how it looked. The issue came at the end when we actually started using the bathroom. They had to return twice to fix leaks in some of the plumbing finish work. This caused...
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I was looking for someone who could detect whether or not we had a problem with mold. This company does the mold removal, but does not do the testing to determine what the problem might be. They were very helpful in recommending another company who was also very professional. That company's...
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Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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.

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.

Testing and analysis take 10 days to 2 weeks. Expedited services are available for urgent situations typically requiring higher fees.

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.

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