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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Reviewed in October 2024
They did a fantastic job with my tub to stand-up shower conversion. My tub was an old cast iron tub, hard to get out and really heavy to remove. The debris and dust from the removal was clean- up and removed. It was like they had never been here and the new shower just appeared. Robert did...
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Reviewed in September 2024
Fast response time. Very professional and personable. Left my bathroom cleaner than it was beforehand. Great communication and easy payment. Would definitely recommend the ClearFlo team!
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Reviewed in September 2022
Mr Rhoda is so professional and done such great work! He replaced my leaking shutoffs under my kitchen sink! I didnâ t realize I was limited on water pressure from my faucet but he did and then fixed my clogged filter inside my pull down spout!! Loving the new water pressure!!! Highly recommend...
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Reviewed in August 2022
We had used Garrett and they were awesome. We had a gas leak that needed repaired quickly and Garrett couldn't get to us for a few days. We called Tim Ferguson because we were going to be without hot water. Tim Ferguson explained the process that they would be out the next morning, give an...
Tim Ferguson Plumbing Air & Electric Co Inc
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Reviewed in June 2021
B&M called and came right out to give a estimate, very professional, pointed out things that needed to be done, told me how they’d do it as well, I like that, shows me they are paying attention and care about they’re customers clients
Tennessee Lawn & Landscape
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Reviewed in June 2021
JNJ Homes ULC ordered and installed a new toilet in our half bath. Clean, reliable, and professional work. We cannot speak highly enough of the work ethic and overall punctuality of this company. We are also having JNJ Homes ULC convert one bathroom into a huge closet, and finally, rework...
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Reviewed in May 2021
Very professional and did a great job. They take great pride in doing a good job for each customer!
Armour'd Up Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2014
Our heat would only come on intermittently and only after it would get very cold in the house. We have small kids and needed help fast. We called a friend of a friend from another company who came out and gave us an incorrect diagnosis after about five minutes at the house and recommended we...
Golden Rule Mechanical
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Reviewed in June 2009
My pool, built by Dolphin Pools and Spas, is two seasons old. During the entire first season I assumed something that wasn?t correct. Our water felt different than pool water I?d known before. I chalked this feel of what I can best describe as a silky, thicker-feeling water to the fact that I...
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While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, most services include testing the generator to ensure functionality. Confirm with your provider.

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