The popcorn ceiling was a sensation for many years, in fact it all started in the 30s but during the 90s they became fashionable again.
This type of granular ceilings that remind us of cottage cheese have continued to be used, since it is believed that they help combat external noise and work very well to cover any imperfections that the ceiling may have, but, did you know that the ceiling of popcorn can be extremely dangerous for your health.
Just as you read, these ceilings , being very economical, easy to install and resistant, can harm your health and that of your family, so if you have this kind of texture on your ceiling, you need to read the following.
WHY IS IT BAD TO HAVE A POPCORN CEILING?
In addition to the fact that these popcorn ceilings absorb and accumulate a lot of dust, they contain a toxic substance called asbestos, which is made up of natural crystalline fibers called actinolite, amosite, anthophyllite, chrysotile, crocidolite and tremolite.
Typically, asbestos can be found in the ceiling , insulation in your walls, floors in your kitchen, and in the siding of your home.
You are probably wondering what is so dangerous about this material, and asbestos is so harmful that if you inhale it it can cause the following:
Lung diseases
Mesothelioma
Asbestosis
Breathing difficulties
Damage lung tissue
Alter cells
Causes internal scars
That is why if you decide to remove asbestos from your home, it is necessary that you use special equipment to avoid breathing it or hire a specialist or professional on the subject.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Don’t break the roof
Do not tear off the asbestos parts
Check if there is any space in your house that has this material
Ask an expert for help
Although many houses have surfaces with this material, if they do not come off easily or are not in poor condition, your health is not in danger, but it is an issue to which you should pay close attention to avoid health problems in the future.
Now you know a little more about this topic and the famous popcorn ceilings.
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