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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These people were very professional in their work. Everything that was agreed to during the inspection, was done. After completion the clean-up was very thorough. I will highly recommend this company.
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Reviewed in July 2024
The shower re-tile project was done perfectly and to my specifications. I am very happy with the quality of work. Mr. Medina and his crew are knowledgeable and hard working. Everyone was so professional and helpful from the first time I called them, all the way through completion. The...
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Was very pleased with the results from this company They were very professional very punctual and did awesome job for a very reasonable amount
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Reviewed in November 2022
They did a wonderful job on a bathroom remodeling and repair. I will be needing more help in the future and I will be using these Guys again.
Outlast LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
This family owned business gets my highest recommendation for promptness and especially for customers service. They will be my first call for any plumbing need I have. The honest assessment of my issue (instead of insisting on a huge investment) was like a breath of fresh air. Thank you K and S...
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Reviewed in July 2021
Stephen Williams was very professional when he responded to my need for a solution to my air quality needs. He came and did an air quality test which showed my indoor air was exponentially higher (3X) than what the FDA deems acceptable for indoor air. He provided a solution in which completely...
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Reviewed in January 2018
The technician responding to the call out walked me through the testing he was performing and explained his findings. The unit used the older R22 refrigerant that runs about $80/lb and most had leaked out. There was an additional problem with the expansion valve (aka TXV) on the outdoor unit. We...
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Reviewed in August 2016
Joe Askew was everything we could have asked for and more during our home inspection! He walked us through all of the tests he ran, answered all of our questions, and shared valuable home maintenance tips. The full report was delivered with pictures the same day. We were very pleased with his...
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I called many Plumbers telling them I had a water leak that I couldn't find. Most suggested I get a leak detection company first. When I called Advantage plumbing I was able to talk to a plumber and told him of my problem. I told him I had checked everything but couldn't find any obvious...
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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.

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

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

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.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

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