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>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Asbestos subject matter experts in your state </p></li><li><p>EPA regional office</p></li><li><p>Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone</p></li><li><p>EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Business owner was very informative. Helped me get a self radon test that I’m still using.
Radon Technology Co
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Reviewed in October 2018
Beware. Grandview will bill you for a backflow test, and say they performed it- but he (the owner scott rickman) rarely actually tests them. He will if he thinks the customer is home or watching...other than that he bills you for it, submits the paperwork to the water companies, but writes...
Grandview Landscape & Irrigation, Inc.
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Bob's discount store.
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Reviewed in December 2015
test- this is a test of functionality
Testo Westo 11
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Reviewed in April 2015
Art, identified some areas for improvement but overall, the house did not show any major issues of concern. The blower door test came in as ?good? with acceptable amount of air leakage. By acting on the improvements suggested by this report I will decrease my energy use and create a more...
Infrared Technologies
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Reviewed in August 2014
The gentlemen that explained the test results and the cost to have the remediation performed was very professional, however, I did feel the cost for the remediation services were extremely high. <br />
American Mold Experts
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Reviewed in November 2013
It was a horrible experience. The toilets were not installed properly and were loose. He was supposed to paint the porch and ended up using the wrong paint. It rained soon after he painted and because he did not use the proper paint the sides of the porch started bubbling. When he connected...
HOWE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
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Reviewed in August 2011
Patrict was very professional and polite. He first tested the water pressure to make sure that was not the cause of the malfunctioning toilet. Then, he proceeded to replace the stop at the water line and the toilet pump inside the stool. The whole thing take less than 30 mins. Two thumbs up!
Bedell Home Services
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Reviewed in March 2011
The company made an appointment, showed up on time. The employee was polite and professional. Air testing was done both inside and outside the home to check for differences, mold counts, etc. the results were provided back in email within the 2-3 days that they said it would take.
Porters Network
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Reviewed in October 2010
I called them and they came out the same day to check out the situation. They did a swab test. They were prompt and professional.
Residential Mold Services
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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.

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.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should contact the following officials to report a case of asbestos exposure:

Asbestos subject matter experts in your state
EPA regional office
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service Hotline via mail, email, or phone
EPA’s Asbestos Ombudsman via phone or fax

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

You can tell if old flooring has asbestos if thick black flooring adhesive is underneath the tiles. However, homeowners should not cut into linoleum floors to look for this adhesive. Instead, hiring a specialist to test the floors is the only safe way to determine if old flooring has asbestos.

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