is there a possibility of asbestos on that ceiling? are there online information telling about the possibility of asbestos in popcorn ceiling in homes built in 1983? kindly send me link please???
i need to show copies to my realtor and to the seller to justify our fears. Thank you so so much!
the condo that we will be purchasing very soon has popcorn ceiling on the bedroom. it was built in 1983.?
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pcbeachrat
June 8, 2010 at 1:07 pm
I am a 37 year experienced painter (retired now)..and the asbestos ban was in the late 70’s, however companies were allowed to sell thier products in stock untill depleted..yes some gypsum/drywall/textures/acoustics in the early 80’s still had some asbestos in it..I did the painting and drywall finishing as well all my life.I will look for a link to help u out..This lawyer states asbestos was present up untill the 80’s..this does not mean what part of the 80’s..1989 or 1981…but I have researched it…and products did still contain some in the early 80’s as I suggested..request a asbestos test from the realtors..
http://www.keefebartelsmeso.com/PracticeAreas/Drywall-Tapers.asp
On the next link it states that buildings done in the late 80’s also need inspected..for there were still alot of products in stock that contained asbestos..here is a paragraph copied from the below link..
We are planning on renovating our office or home, so what is next?
Any structure built prior to October 12, 1982, is required to be inspected for asbestos before any suspect materials are impacted. The inspection is required to be performed by a licensed inspector for structures built in the late 1980’s. We also recommend testing as some materials may still have contained materials. We work with many reputable licensed inspectors and can provide this service if so desired.
http://www.coloradohazard.com/faq.html
Read under “asbsestos abc’s” here which suggests asbestos in drywall finishes as late as 1989….
http://www.asbestosgarageremoval.com/