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>

Where would asbestos be in my home?

• <div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">Asbestos</a> can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:<ul><li>Acoustic ceiling tiles</li><li>Furnace insulation</li><li>Home appliances</li><li>Fire-retardant clothing</li><li>Cement pipe</li><li>Pipe insulation</li><li>Wall and ceiling insulation</li><li>Vehicle brake pads</li><li>Vinyl flooring</li><li>Sprayed acoustic ceilings</li><li>Stove insulation</li><li>Patching compounds</li><li>Textured paints</li><li>Roofing shingles</li><li>Siding</li></ul></div>

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Considering purchase of home with active plumbing leaks and so far the mold inspection has proven to be very useful. Still waiting for our sample analysis and report. But I am very confident in the thoroughness of our inspector’s process. He was extremely meticulous and also helped us decide on...
Mold Inspection Sciences of Austin
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Reviewed in February 2020
Quick scheduling of the work to be done pressure testing and fixing a gas leak, good communication and and follow through. I would highly recommend their service.
South by Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
I was very satisfied with the work that was done. Sean and one other employee with Economy Plumbing Service arrived on time, and made a courtesy phone call and sent a text message to let me know they were on the way to my house to do the work I requested. They came prepared with all the...
Economy Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in March 2017
After scheduling the work, Roger called me back to talk through my situation to make sure the testing they could do would meet my expectations. Chris arrived 10 minutes early, discussed my situation with me, explained some work options and gave me his recommendation on how to proceed. He then...
Roger’s Plumbing Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2016
We would highly recommend Austin Irrigation Management! Jeff very quickly returned my email request for information regarding BPAT and then set and confirmed our appointment for the following week. Jeff arrived on time as promised, was very personable and got to work immediately. I received a...
Austin Irrigation Management
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Reviewed in May 2016
The technician, JP, arrived and tested for moisture and analyzed the surrounding area. He helped pull up the carpet and baseboard to make sure their wasn't any hidden damage and said that this situation didn't require much in the way of treatment since it was discovered before it got bad. He...
Water Damage Restoration Of Austin
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Reviewed in May 2016
Accurate Leak initially provided me with a hydrostatic test after a foundation repair, and showed that there was a significant amount of leaking due to our cast-iron pipes being past their useful life. In the time it took for us to get two other quotes, we had increasing problems with our...
Accurate Leak And Line
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Reviewed in July 2015
Response to Excalibur's response: Yes the foundation company's plumber did think there was a leak. That is why I asked Excalibur to do a leak test because I wasn't convinced. So, yes, I had 2 incompetent plumbers in a row including Excalibur. The third plumber wasn't throwing excalibur...
Excalibur Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2015
The provider showed up at the scheduled time and conducted the required backflow test. He then provided the test results to the city as required by state law. He worked in the drizzling rain, completed the work at a great price and did not try to sell me additional services. He left me his...
Green Tree Professional LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Called on New Year's Eve about reconnecting Gas lines that foundation repair company had disconnected. I had a plumber scheduled to do the drain leak test, but they said they don't do gas and gave me 1st plumbing number. They offered to come out late on the same afternoon, but since no one...
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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.

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.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

Acoustic ceiling tiles
Furnace insulation
Home appliances
Fire-retardant clothing
Cement pipe
Pipe insulation
Wall and ceiling insulation
Vehicle brake pads
Vinyl flooring
Sprayed acoustic ceilings
Stove insulation
Patching compounds
Textured paints
Roofing shingles
Siding

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.

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