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>

What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</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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We were very impressed with the prompt response to getting an estimate, 2 days after we called CC came to our home, explained everything, had all samples of everything. Installers came right on time the day scheduled, there was a mess which we were ready for with removing tile but workers tried...
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Reviewed in February 2024
They came and installed a new countertop, new sink, and added a dishwasher. I absolutely love how it turned out. Very satisfied with their work. They are fast and reliable. Will be looking to hire them for future projects.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Professional, responsive, exceeded our expectations. So thankful to have connected with Edgar. We love it and enjoying the swim spa we were able to install after the slab installed. Great value for the work.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very prompt and professional! Great communication and showed up on time. Highly recommend
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Completely satisfied and my house looks new
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Highly recommend this company to anyone looking for landscape work! Miguel the owner is a very hard worker and a good communicator same as his employees. Everything was done very good and finished in the time frame he quoted. DonÃ¢Â Â t be scared to hire this new company him and his crew are...
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Reviewed in September 2021
Chuck did a great job evaluating and replacing my second story deck. It is strong and doesnâ t even wiggle. The stairs up from pool level are strong and sturdy. He worked well with another contractor on the property, was friendly positive and kept a clean work area. He was done on time and very...
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Reviewed in July 2021
Kept me well informed - great customer service and work
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Reviewed in April 2019
Very fast and helpful on the type of testing we needed to have done
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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.

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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