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>

What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

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I had the inside and outside remodeled. I came home and thought a new house had been moved in. New wood floors throughout except the bathroom, it has tile on it, new shower, toilet. Outstanding been wrapped, insulated and new siding. The house is amazing. Thank you JF Construction.
J Ford Construction LLC
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C&C Stump Grinding, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
I found myself in need of services, upon my motherâ s move to a care facility. A very good friend recommended that I contact Jennifer, at Top Quality Cleaning Services. She not only performed a meticulous cleaning job but, her attention to detail and the care that was taken with my motherâ s...
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Reviewed in April 2023
Easy to communicate. Provided a very nice finished project with attention to detail and respect to homeowners property.
Andersen Home and Land Improvement
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Reviewed in March 2023
very pleasnt young man did a great of clean up
True Monkey Tree Care
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Very professional and did all that i expected. Cleaned up where they worked. Good people
US Energy Savers
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Reviewed in December 2022
Anna took away some appliances, and I would recommend them.
Geo Villa Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
It was good. He was a very nice young gentlemen. He asked me what's needed to be done and he completed it.
lees land managment
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Reviewed in January 2022
They removed the tub & put in a new shower. I really like my new shower. It is very pretty & works great. I did think that it was very pricey for what I got. I did not get top of the line anything when designing this shower. I think this is a good company but do think they need to...
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Reviewed in January 2022
They are reliable and I worked directly with the owner of the company
Nick Walker Construction, LLC
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

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.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Homes built before the 1990s may contain asbestos, but the only way to be sure is to have your home tested. Hire an asbestos testing and removal service to determine whether you have the hazardous material in your home and the best process for removing or sealing it.

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