Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-install-beadboard-over-popcorn-ceiling.htm">cost to install a beadboard ceiling</a> averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions. </p></div>

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Kevin Rex and Thomas are the Most Experienced, Professional, Diligent, Determined Punctual, Dependable and Likable Plumbers/Tradesmen we’ve ever worked with. My 86-year-old Mother bought a 50-year-old house with same owners for 50 years who had never updated nor maintained any of the toilets,...
Leak Stop Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2021
Michael provided a reasonable quote to test our kitchen, dining room and entryway paint for lead and the floor for asbestos ($360). He was both prompt and courteous, and the results were delivered when promised. We were very happy to do business with him.
Kurtis Environmental
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Reviewed in May 2021
Only walked through property. No testing , no tools. No more that what I did myself.
Genuine Air Quality
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Reviewed in January 2020
I didn't have a good experience. I thought I was paying for them to come out and test for mold. The charge was to come to look at the problem. It cost almost double to perform the test and then half again as much to actually run the test and get the results. Be very careful of your costs before...
Coastal Clean Air Services
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Reviewed in March 2016
When you think your swimming pool is leaking water, you panic! <br /> I called 2 different leak detection companies. With the first company, I was told that a technician would not come out if the leak was less than a quarter of an inch per day. So I called American Leak Detection for a second...
AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - LOS ANGELES NORTHCENTRAL
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Reviewed in September 2013
Very well. Failed test at another shop and they recommended I go to Jays and a Gold Seal shop. They quickly diagnosed the issue, replaced the components and conducted the successful smog test/ <br />
Jay's Automotive
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Reviewed in January 2012
Overall I am happy with the way the bathroom turned out, just hoping it stands the test of time.
Construction Masters
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Reviewed in November 2009
Excellent work. He even assisted me with trying to find another type of contractor I needed and took it upon himself to have a filter made for my pump. He will also come back when I am ready to test the water flow of the fountain. Very nice person to deal with and very helpful.
GREEN CARE
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No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Many homeowners may never have to test their homes for asbestos. Asbestos particles are only dangerous if they become airborne. If you plan to do construction or notice damage to piping, siding, or drywall, you should hire a specialist to test for asbestos.

If you plan to remodel your home or have any concerns, you should have your home tested for asbestos just to be safe.

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

Some pros may recommend covering a popcorn ceiling that tests positive for asbestos with beadboard ceiling planks or drywall. The cost to install a beadboard ceiling averages more than $5,000, but you likely will pay more than the average for the installer to deal with the asbestos safely. Installing a beadboard ceiling or new drywall will disturb the asbestos and release some microscopic fibers, so the installer will need to take precautions.

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