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>

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>

How do you identify asbestos tiles?

• <div><p>If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-if-you-have-asbestos-floor-tile.htm">Asbestos tiles</a> can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.</p></div>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Purfect Water is fantastic. Curtis came and tested my water to show me all the horrible junk in it. With my new system, all of that is gone and I am left with amazing tasting water. Plus, my hair, nails, and skin look so much better. There really is a difference with good water and it tastes...
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Reviewed in June 2024
The mold testing is fine. The mold remediation company is very sketchy. Just buy some air purifiers.
Mold Test Company PA
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Reviewed in February 2023
This team was professional, as well as friendly and knowledgeableâ ¦gave us up front scenariosâ ¦ we didnâ t have to pay them before OR after the job was done (once the testing is done and we are SATISFIED, we are to pay the bill â ¦which was a little higher than the first company we contacted...
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Reviewed in January 2020
We had a fireplace leak. This guy was great. He arrived at the time he indicated and looked at the job. He indicated the job would not take long and that he could fix it during his initial visit. He repaired the fireplace gas pipe quickly and tested for leaks. He charged significantly less...
E&S Plumbing and Heating, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
Wayne is extremely knowledgeable and shared his expertise with us. He explained the process of testing for mold and the results. Our tests showed high levels of Aspergillum penicillium in our basement. Wayne helped us find a competent remediation company and retested our air samples several...
Lancaster Environmental Testing, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Crew was respectful and paid attention to detail. Clean up was outstanding. Soapy water test was performed to check for gas leaks and also electronic device. Both tests performed gave me peace of mind with the install. The price was fair considering the other quotes from other contractors in the...
Shrewsbury Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2015
The gentleman who came to patiently answered all the plumbing questions I had and completed a thorough inspection. <br /> <br />- He checked the water hardness and found that it was 10 grains per gallon and high chlorine levels so recommended a water softener system. <br /> <br /> <br /> ...
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Reviewed in August 2015
We are new and clueless when it comes to most pool issues, so when our filter stopped working, we were panicked. I initially filed a claim through my home warranty company, who took a full week to tell me that they could not find a provider in my area, but I was welcome to give it a try. After a...
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<p>After looking at the work to be done a few weeks before they actually did it, they came to do a test/sample to make sure they would be able to achieve what I was expecting. Typical of Lou Lavetan which is one of the main reasons we use his company for this type of service. The morning they...
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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.

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.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

If you can locate building records, you may be able simply to see what type of tiles (or bonding agent) was used. Any flooring made between 1950 and 1989 more than likely contains asbestos. Asbestos tiles can also be slightly thicker than other tiles and often measure 9” x 9”, 12” x 12”, and 18” x 18. Black mastic was a commonly used adhesive that contains asbestos.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

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