Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div>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. </div>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div>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.</div>

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Project: Test gas pipeline for leaks, remove and replaced rusty corroded gas line and coupling units. I called and got an appointment for a cost estimate the following day (Friday). Tech came out on Monday morning to begin the repairs. Repair were completed the following Tuesday. Tech was very...
Ernie's Plumbing Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
They wanted me to provide them with samples for testing at a rate of 80.00 a sample. Shocked me completely. When asked if they would/could send someone the guy that answered was hesitant. But finally said it would be 400.00 plus samples. I'm was completely blinded by his lack of concern, I...
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Reviewed in January 2015
I would highly recommend Mills Plumbing to anyone. I was in the process of selling my home and had some foundation repair work done. After the repairs, a plumbing inspection was performed (standard procedure) as the foundation repairs cannot be warranted until receiving an "all clear" on the...
Mills Plumbing Contractors
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Reviewed in February 2014
They were punctual and very professional. They took the time to explain each step of what they were doing and then sat down with me to explain further. They were honest enough to tell me that I don't have a foundation problem and they recommended I have hydrostatic testing done instead.
Structured Foundation Repairs and Roofing Systems
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Reviewed in August 2013
These guys are fantastic! We needed a new cover for a used hot tub / spa that we had just purchased. Found them online before we found their listing on Angie's List. Their website had all the information we needed to measure the spa accurately, and they were very prompt to call us back when...
AQUATIC SPA COVERS
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Reviewed in June 2013
He looked over the entire system testing line pressure at various locations. He drained the hot water heater to see if there were tainted water or deposits in the tank. All was ok.
Partridge Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2013
I contacted them as I noticed that my pool needed water every day, and that the level kept going down below the skimmers. They had me try a couple of different things (changing which pool inlets were used, turning off the skimmers, etc.), which took a few days to test and determine none of thos...
Aquamaid
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Reviewed in January 2013
First when we called to make an appointment we talked to James. He was very patient and informative, providing us more information than most people. Since I am detailed oriented, I was much appreciative for the information about a procedure I had no clue of what to expect. James helped us...
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Reviewed in September 2012
My toilet had been ghost flushing on a regular basis and I confirmed a leak was occuring somewhere when I turned off the water and all of the water in the tank was gone in about 30 minutes. I called Ernie's Plumbing about 8am in the morning and the gentlement that answered the phone was very...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

Professional asbestos testers or environmental consultants are the best people to call to test for asbestos. An asbestos testing company specializes in collecting and analyzing samples and will be the most qualified to do the job for you. An environmental consultant may not specialize in handling asbestos, but should still have the knowledge and know-how to safely collect a sample and send it off for analysis.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

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