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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Q: What should I do if toxic materials are found during a professional test?

• <div><p>Follow recommendations for removal or remediation to ensure a safe living environment.</p></div>

Q: Can you encapsulate asbestos siding?

• <div><p>if you install new siding on top of old asbestos siding, you may keep the fibers trapped, but it would not necessarily be considered encapsulation. To do so properly requires a professional, who uses a certain type of sealant that needs to be spread over the asbestos in a number of layers in order to trap all the fibers. Although you may be able to buy this sealant yourself, it is highly advised that, once you find asbestos, you call a pro immediately. </p></div>

Q: Can you power wash asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Power washing asbestos siding can be hazardous and isn't recommended. The power washer's high pressure can disturb the siding and release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Rather than attempting to DIY it, hire a professional trained in asbestos handling to tackle any exterior cleaning.</p></div>

Q: What products have asbestos?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Gavin did an excellent job cleaning and removing all the debris from my garage and around it for me .He was fast and efficient with his work ,very kind and definitely is a hard worker highly recommend for any big or small job you have .
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Reviewed in May 2025
Owner Steve is very professional and detail orientated. He did two different jobs for me and I'm very pleased with his work done. Resonable pricing as well.
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Reviewed in January 2024
We had two other people out to clear blockage in our drain, without long term success. JW3 came out and cleared the obstruction and everything work wonderfully. He was an absolute gentleman and extremely professional. I would highly recommend him, we need more contractors like him out there.
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Reviewed in September 2023
General plumbing wad great to work with. Very professional and cleaned up the mess before they left. I would defiantly recommend General Plumbing!
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good to work with trust haven solution they provide good service for computer thank you.
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Reviewed in February 2023
Roof started leaking on a Friday night, contacted Patrick in the morning. He came on a Saturday, inspected the roof, determined where the water was coming in from and was kind enough to offer a quick fix to stop the leak! He pointed out the issue and exactly what would need to be done to...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Great jobs guys !!! Showed up on time !!! Covered house with plastic even the outside areas. Did the job cleaned up all popcorn left and vacuumed and they where done before I knew it. Nice group of men very pleasant and polite to be in my home. Thank you Don’s ceiling & walls
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Reviewed in September 2020
Great services from them. Came in with large crew and had the tree down and removed in under an hour.
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They have a very hard sell for upgrades once they are on your property installing. Almost to the edge of coercement which is illegal. They were pushing to sell me 100 dollars worth of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for over $2,000.00 to KEEP ME SAFE. He kept his pitch up and I had to tell...
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Follow recommendations for removal or remediation to ensure a safe living environment.

if you install new siding on top of old asbestos siding, you may keep the fibers trapped, but it would not necessarily be considered encapsulation. To do so properly requires a professional, who uses a certain type of sealant that needs to be spread over the asbestos in a number of layers in order to trap all the fibers. Although you may be able to buy this sealant yourself, it is highly advised that, once you find asbestos, you call a pro immediately.

Power washing asbestos siding can be hazardous and isn't recommended. The power washer's high pressure can disturb the siding and release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Rather than attempting to DIY it, hire a professional trained in asbestos handling to tackle any exterior cleaning.

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.

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.

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