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.

Asbestos suspended ceiling tiles.

How to recognize ceiling tiles by visual inspection to note clear evidence of non asbestos materials such as fiberglass and how to confirm that other ceiling tiles or suspended ceiling panels are asbestos free by a simple lab test. Asbestos is now recognized as extremely hazardous and is directly responsible for a form of cancer called mesothelioma. Asbestos myth awareness part five asbestos is not the only cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos ceiling tiles were commonly used before 1981.

A suspended ceiling is more likely than other types of ceilings to contain asbestos tiles. 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. An asbestos expert will be able to determine if ceiling tiles contain asbestos.

Asbestos may have been used in the ceiling tile tiles and in lay in ceiling tiles in suspended ceilings in the tile body or in paper facing or backing on the ceiling 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. How to avoid asbestos while traveling don t risk your health. 821 2nd avenue suite 2100.

Our page top photo shows an old acoustic ceiling tile that tests showed did not contain asbestos.