Is it safe to cover an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div>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. </div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

How do I report exposure to asbestos?

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

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Reviewed in October 2021
They are ok... if you cannot find a better deal, then, they are ok. They performed a gas line pressure test for me and said they would return to help finish setting up my appliances after the city inspection and ONG resumed gas service to the house, but they did not. Also, not the most flexible...
Heartland Plumbing Service, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Very well Inspected the burner and logs , cleaned the logs, tested the burn for carbon monoxide output.
Fireplace Specialists
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Reviewed in August 2016
Moved into a new house that is on well water. Didn't know the area had horrible well water. Called several companies to test the water. General Ionics seemed to be the most knowledgable and concerned. They had to special order a system for our water because it was so corrosive. Once the system...
General Ionics of Oklahoma
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Reviewed in December 2015
They came out and spent a lot of time working on igniters, resealing and testing. 
Shockley Heating & Air LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
This is a well thought out process. They send you the air filtering machine and sample collection cases. Directions are easily understood and process is easy to do. It plainly tells you to take an outdoor sample, so I don't understand those that complained about not knowing they needed it. READ...
Moldlab
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Reviewed in May 2014
The service turned out fine. When they sent out the test results, the score was low, they don't give you the feedback as to what the rating was. They gave me a number of 79, and I don't know what that means. They didn't explain very well. I am assuming that if there was something horrible, I...
Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
The experience was outstanding from our first to our last contact. First visit: The technician arrived in time and provided suggestions. At the store, we were guided through options and given samples to take home and test what would look better in the context of our home. Once we made...
TEMPLE-JOHNSON FLOOR CO INC
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Reviewed in September 2012
I noticed one night that our bathtub drain pipe under our over-50-year-old house was leaking/pouring out drain water and that the copper shower pipe was leaking. I got on Angie's List and Mr. Rooter was highly recommended. CHRIS, the much reviewed and liked repairman, got to our house at...
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Oklahoma City
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Reviewed in December 2010
Dick responded quickly on a Sunday afternoon and was out to the home w/in a couple of hours to inspect the home where another inspector had failed to show at last minute. Time was of the essence and Dick saved the day. Completed test which was positive and got us set up with the proper company...
Heavenly Hands Home 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.

Asbestos testing is conducted by collecting samples from materials suspected to contain asbestos and analyzing them in laboratories for confirmed presence.

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

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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

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