Asbestos Suspended Ceiling Tiles

Asbestos ceiling tiles were commonly used before 1981.

Asbestos suspended ceiling tiles.

An asbestos ceiling is also called an acoustic ceiling or popcorn ceiling due to its soundproofing qualities and it looks a little like popcorn once it s sprayed on. 821 2nd avenue suite 2100. An asbestos expert will be able to determine if ceiling tiles contain asbestos. Asbestos is now recognized as extremely hazardous and is directly responsible for a form of cancer called mesothelioma.

Page 1 of 11. Asbestos was also a common ingredient in some mastic adhesives used for glue up application of ceiling tiles. Asbestos myth awareness part five asbestos is not the only cause of mesothelioma. Our page top photo shows an old acoustic ceiling tile that tests showed did not contain asbestos.

How to avoid asbestos while traveling don t risk your health. According to the occupational safety and health administration osha individuals should suspect that any ceiling tiles installed before 1981 contain asbestos. How to recognize asbestos ceiling tiles. A suspended ceiling is more likely than other types of ceilings to contain asbestos tiles.

Asbestos was used commonly in ceilings since it helps with soundproofing and insulation it s more resistant to fire and it also hides ceiling imperfections.