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 November 2021
In late Sept 2021, I contacted this company to check my sewer lines because it would not pass a hydrostatic test. In the process of checking the lines, the representative from Tioga discovered that the "new" plumbing under my house had been installed incorrectly and was causing backflow into my...
Tioga Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2021
Great folks to do business with! I had everything ready for the technician when he arrived. He removed my old sink and faucet and disposed of them, completed the job with the parts I provided, tested the repair and was on his way in no time. No issues with the quality of the work or the...
Ernie's Plumbing Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2018
Unbelievable Education. These guys really know their business. When we suspected water quality issues, we had a couple of other companies come out to our home and test our water. We never bought anything because we weren’t sure what they were asking us to buy or which (if any) of our problems...
Dallas Water Doctor
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Reviewed in April 2017
Well. A plumber came to perform the plumbing test before and after the piers. They arrived on time and the crew got to work immediately. They lifted the house noticeably. Integrity had the structural engineer I had hired come back out to check the work that same day.
Integrity Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in August 2016
A well organized and complete lesson that prepared me for the CHL written test. In addition, excellent shooting suggestions that improved my accuracy and helped prepare me for the shooting exam portion of the CHL course. Mr. Anderson is professional, experienced and engaging in the classroom.
Confrontation Management LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
Kevin came a year ago and made measurements throughout my house, gave his recommendation, and a price to raise the foundation and place piers in necessary places. I received bids from two other companies that were considerably higher, but decided to wait to do anything. I made a second call to...
A-1 Guaranteed Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>Late 2013 we noticed cracks in our sheet rock and it was determined that our house had foundation problems. We had 13 steel piers installed under our foundation. After the piers were installed, a hydro static test was performed and it failed the test. We contacted Morgan Leak and Detection...
Morgan Leak Detection & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2014
Pete (Employee #: 432) showed up on time last week on Friday, to provide the free estimate. He made a drawing of the proposed work, a parts list, and provided me with an estimate of $500. We scheduled the work for the following Tuesday, to allow time to order any parts, and since the water...
Ernie's Plumbing Service Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
The leak test and the repair were both done within 24 hours, including re-cementing the clean out area.The work was professional and under the expected cost. Preston, the Technician, and Desmond, the Owner, were exceedingly good to work with and left no doubt that I will use Royal Flush again. I...
Royal Flush Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2013
The company is fine to work with as far as I got which was the water testing and proposal. <br />
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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.

Through air sampling devices and surface swabs in key areas of concern.

Asbestos itself does not typically leak from a roof. However, if an asbestos-containing roof is damaged or deteriorated, it can release asbestos fibers into the air. This can occur when the roof is disturbed, such as during maintenance or repairs, or due to weathering over time. Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be harmful to health, so it is important to address any damaged asbestos roofs promptly and safely.

There are products that still contain asbestos, but they were typically installed decades ago. Common places where you may still find asbestos-containing materials are in siding, wrapped around ductwork, in older appliances (i.e., stove and gravity furnaces), and in floors. Asbestos was primarily used as an insulator, so anywhere in an older home where you lose heat is where you will most likely find asbestos.

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