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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Alex (the owner) responded quickly to my request for a new faucet. He gave me a date and time he would be to my home and sure enough, he was there! He did a great job replacing my faucet and re-caulked my entire kitchen sink area. His rates were very reasonable! I found Alex to be very...
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Reviewed in July 2025
They responded quickly and had the work done immediately in a couple of days. Very pleased with the result.
RC Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in March 2025
He was polite and knowledgeable. He diagnosed the problem quickly and addressed the problem quickly. The cost was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend him.
Westend HVAC & Plumbing, LLC
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Efficient, timely, and reliable are just a few ways to describe this company. The owner went above and beyond to ensure our tile work was done perfectly and looked amazing. They did so well on our kitchen we hire them to do both our bathrooms. 5 Stars, will use again in the future!!
Earhart Innovative Contracting, LLC
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I was very happy with the work that was done.
SEEBAS All American Lawn Service
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Green Leaf Tree Specialties, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
my spa was delivered on time and professionally installed, workers were educated and trained, owner was very helpful and involved with the job. no complaints here. thank you
Clearwater Spas of Colorado, LLC
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Was able to test and remediate the Radon Situation in our home on short notice, very professional and courteous ð ð »ð ð »ð ð »ð ð »ð ð »ð ð »
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Reviewed in January 2019
This company went door to door in my neighborhood offering "free" water tests. We allowed them to test our water and scheduled the follow-up appointment. In the meantime, our neighbor fell for their sales pitch and installed an $8000 water system that included several years' worth of free...
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Reviewed in August 2016
Through testing before recommending solution. Also looked at culling an but they had a one size fits all approach
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If you own a stereo microscope, you should be able to see the fibers. The stereo microscope often can perform magnification up to 50x. But unless you have experience viewing asbestos fibers, you may not know exactly what you are seeing. Some fibers are curly, while others are long and straight. Blue, brown, white, and gray colored fibers are all possible.

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.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

Sampling typically takes 1-3 hours, and depending on the provider, lab results are available within 2-7 days.

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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