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>

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>

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Reviewed in March 2022
Very impressed with work done and courteous, friendly and professional attitude. Jeremy carefully tested the work he did to make sure that there were no leaks or problems.
DoGood Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
Danial Smith at Premiere was wonderful to work with! He showed us our options, and we set an appointment to "wet test" the spas we were interested in. We were able to take our time and really determine all the features we wanted, and Daniel and Bill were super helpful in pointing out things we...
Premiere Hot Tubs Inc
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Reviewed in August 2018
Travis and Dave arrived on time, and walked through a few small tests. The city utilities had told me I probably had a leak under my foundation because my water bill had jumped up incredibly. The guys showed me the meter, explained how it works, and said that they would perform the test, but...
Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in September 2017
Based on a referral from a friend of mine that is a property manager, I contacted A-1 Superior Leak detection. Mike and his team quickly and cost-effectively replaced a water heater and set two new toilets. They went above and beyond as they had to modify the flanges to fit the toilets my wife...
A1 Superior Leak Detection and Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
We would highly recommend Austin Irrigation Management! Jeff very quickly returned my email request for information regarding BPAT and then set and confirmed our appointment for the following week. Jeff arrived on time as promised, was very personable and got to work immediately. I received a...
Austin Irrigation Management
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Reviewed in June 2016
It disappoints me greatly to write this poor review of Jake Mayfield and Clear Choice. In providing personal services, things can always go wrong. To me, that doesn’t mean a provider isn’t an honest and quality professional. The real test comes in seeing how a business person responds to a...
CLEAR CHOICE WINDOW CLEANING & PRESSURE WASHING
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Reviewed in August 2015
Nathan showed up on time and as instructed (my property is a little confusing). He was professional, friendly and thorough, and explained everything he did during the testing. After we received the results he was helpful and responsive. Overall, the company made a potentially bad experience...
Mold Inspection Sciences of Austin
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Reviewed in April 2015
Nothing. This is a test
Lonestar Air Duct & Chimney
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Reviewed in October 2014
We had our slab foundation leveled last month and the plumbing company that the foundation repair company sent to do the initial leak test found a leak. It is their policy to test for a leak within days of the foundation repair, and the plumbing company they use is owned by the same owners....
Demoss Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2014
The contractor who remodeled my kitchen went out of business while his work on my kitchen was still under warranty. I found a large bolt and nut on the cabinet floor under the sink, crusting debris on the pipes, a metal twist tie around the dishwasher drain line laying on the floor of the...
Excalibur Plumbing
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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.

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.

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

Yes. Gutting a house to the studs may actually be a good option if you believe a home contains toxic materials like asbestos, mold, or lead paint. However, this must be done under the supervision of licensed remediation experts.

While a professional can always help, there are some common plumbing culprits you can check yourself to see if you can find the sewer gas smell. For example, you should check your water traps, sometimes called P-traps and S-traps, which are located under sink, shower, and laundry drains. The wax ring beneath the base of your toilet, which creates a watertight seal with the plumbing, could also have gone bad.

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