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Your home was built in 1973 and there are 12 square ceiling tiles stapled to backing they are made of a cork type compressed particles would they contain asbestos?
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∙ 14y ago
It is unlikely that these tiles would contain asbestos, but the only way to be certain is to have a sample analysed by a qualified lab. This kind of analysis probably costs $25 - $50 per sample, exclusive of the cost of a sampling technician's time to safely remove the sample.
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Was asbestos used in ceiling tiles?
Asbestos turned into a common additive in ceiling remedies. The mineral become regularly used in ceiling tiles and paper backing for the tiles. a few adhesives used to affix ceiling tiles together, which include mastic, additionally contained asbestos. Even in older houses that don't have ceiling tiles, ceilings may additionally still comprise asbestos.
Where can one purchase asbestos ceiling tiles?
One cannot purchase asbestos ceiling tiles currently. Because asbestos has shown to be harmful to the health of people, products containing asbestos are no longer sold.
Can you cover asbestos ceiling tiles with drywall?
Most areas will have by-laws about covering asbestos.
Can popcorn ceiling have asbestos in it?
Yes it can, depending on when it was installed.
Ceiling Repair?
form_title= Ceiling Repair form_header= Repair a broken ceiling with help from a professional! Why does the ceiling need to be repaired? *= _ How old is the building?* = _ Does your ceiling contain Asbestos?* () Yes () No () Not Sure
Was asbestos ever used in ceiling texture?
Yes. Some plasters and paints that were used to give texture to ceilings and walls did contain asbestos. But the only way to know whether a specific ceiling or wall plaster contains asbestos is to have it tested by a qualified laboratory.
Was asbestos ever an ingredient in glue or epoxy?
Yes, asbestos mastic (glue) under the tiles. ceiling or floor tiles?
Asbestos Abatement?
form_title=Asbestos Abatement form_header=6653 Has asbestos testing been done on the surfaces?*= () Yes () No () Don't Know Please describe the materials that have asbestos that will have to be removed.*= [] Sprayed acoustic ceiling [] Acoustic ceiling tile [] Walls or ceilings [] Plaster or drywall compound [] Flooring [] Insulation [] Roofing [] Siding [] Soil outdoors [] Other [] Unsure
What does UAC ceiling stand for and does it contain asbestos material?
UNITED asbestos CEMENT.. THE COMPANY FOUNDED IN EARLY 60'S.. AFTER 1980 THE COMPANY START TO PRODUCE ASBESTOS FREE CEMENT BOARDS.
Asbestos Testing?
form_title=Asbestos Testing form_header=6673 What areas of the structure would you like tested for asbestos?*= [] Sprayed acoustic ceiling [] Acoustic ceiling tile [] Plaster or drywall compound [] Flooring [] Wall or ceiling insulation [] Duct insulation [] Pipe insulation [] Roofing [] Siding [] Soil outdoors [] Other What is the necessity to test the surface for asbestos?*= [] Has been damaged or disturbed [] Would like to replace or renovate [] Other Was your home or the material in question constructed prior to 1978?*= () Yes () No () Don't Know
When did they stop putting asbestos in accoustical ceiling material for private homes?
In 1985 the last uses of asbestos were finally banned, however, most applications of it stopped in 1970.
Can asbestos be friable?
Friability is defined by the ability to crush a mateiral with hand pressure. So there are asbestos containing materials which are friable and many which are not. Imagine acoustic ceiling texture vs a vinyl floor tile.
