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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Reviewed in July 2023
He was absolutely amazing. He showed us everything that he found before putting in the report. He also helped us set up the septic inspection, Did the water sampling and sent it out for testing at a certified lab. We would highly recommend him best experience we had.
Mainely Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
My regular provider was out on family leave, so I scheduled a visit with Dr. Guidi. I listed 3 items to review: probable broken finger: his response "google hand surgeon Dover NH". Second: looking for referral to Dermatologist for psoriasis consult - his response "Caused by stress, view this...
Salmon Falls Family Healthcare
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Reviewed in April 2021
Not only is Pontes as good as the other Home Advisor reviewers report, they exceeded my expectations because they really: (A) care about the quality of their work, (B) communicate every step of the process from analysis, testing paint, preparation, to making sure the weather is good, (C) are...
Pontes Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Hired them to test my water/evaluate my current water treatment system. Ed was very knowledgeable, and knew everything I had questions about. Our test came back high in Radon, and he reached out before I even called to talk options for mitigation. He sent me a quote and ordered the system within...
McMahon's Water Services
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Reviewed in April 2020
Happy with the installation. The real test is the planned rain tomorrow.
Gutters by Design
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Reviewed in April 2020
Went to Forest pump to get a test kit. Jay explained different test and recommended to put filters in service and submit test sample before the filters. Wait a week and submit a test sample after the filters ran for a while. This system has not been in service for 11 years. Did what was...
Forest Pump And Filter
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Reviewed in December 2016
Matt Laforge was extremely responsive and efficient , is very knowledgeable and was very instrumental in assisting in obtaining other tests that I required. A prompt and detailed report followed his inspection. Would highly recommend.
Square One Home Inspection
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Reviewed in October 2016
The service was very professional and competitively priced. I would rate as 5, but I have not yet seen the final re-test results.
NE Radon Doctors
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Reviewed in March 2016
Immediate response and follow-up at house with installation of a new system timer the next day. We walked through the problem together, did a couple of straightforward tests to isolate the problem-- all without any flim-flam artistry. As an experienced chemical engineer, I would have quickly...
Travis Reed Irrigation
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Reviewed in March 2014
Tim was very accommodating: <br /> - He went to the home days earlier to setup for a radon test. <br /> - This test takes a couple of days. <br /> - he did this so I would have the result at around the same time as the inspection results -- awesome! <br /> He was extremely detailed: <br />...
Homeview Inc
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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.

The microscopic asbestos fibers do not cause eye irritation, throat irritation, or lung irritation. If you are inhaling fibers, you will not know it. This lack of immediate symptoms is one of the reasons why asbestos is so dangerous. You cannot know for certain if you are inhaling fibers, which is why you must wear safety gear if you could have any chance of an exposure while working.

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.

Common areas include insulation, flooring, ceilings, and siding in older buildings. Professionals identify potential risks.

Professional testing is advisable to ensure safety regulations are met, and accurate results are obtained using certified methods.

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