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>

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>

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Last update on March 21, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
They came out to test for what our insurance company claimed was excessive mold. The tech thought it was mostly just the paint coming off of the cinder blocks. He ran a full test, explaining my options and next steps. Thankfully we didn’t test outside of the normal levels so didn’t have to have...
Pur360
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Reviewed in March 2022
Ken initially provided us with an estimate after a home test showed a rather high level. He was prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable. He answered all our questions, pointed out where the piping would go, what needed to be changed in the sump pump setup, and what we could expect if the...
Radon Gone
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Reviewed in August 2017
I was contacted by Scott very promptly and was able to make an appointment within days. Scott did a thorough investigation but did not find any mold in my home even though I tested positive for a Gliotoxin Derivative. I wish he could have also offered a test for possible mold in the air.
Security First Home Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2017
The blower door test went well.
Weatherization Services
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Reviewed in January 2016
.used backdraft door test,smoke test afterwards.BUT now we noticed forst on outside wall when temp.got down to 0 degrees. called them back to take alook and give me an estimate on what it would take to fix NO response i talked to the office twice one said they would talk with...
Intec
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Reviewed in November 2015
Quick call back, great service, and extremely high quality from start to finish. Scott is an expert in his field and it shows. He is significantly more expensive when it comes to testing and inspecting for mold, however, it was worth every penny. Not a stone (faceplate, trim, board :)) was left...
Cobak Environmental
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Reviewed in October 2015
Went fine. Drier came on time and was courteous. I did request the tank be cleanned but the company quoted me $100.00 with water testing. I don't need my water tested. I just wanted the tank cleaned as I am currently laid up. That amount would have been excessive. I...
Water Doctors
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Reviewed in October 2015
Donn was a little late to the appointment but adjusted the fee accordingly. He spent the first 15-20 minutes going over the process and setting expectations. The inspection was thorough and professional, yet personable. He answered all of our questions, giving recommendations and insight on...
Anderson Home Inspection LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
The technician arrived on time and, since it was a rainy day, removed his boots as to not track mud into the house. He then proceeded to disconnect the old gas line and install a new gas line to a newly purchased gas stove. He then hooked up the stove, tested for any gas leaks, and finally...
Building Waters
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Reviewed in December 2014
You can ask him any question you'd like. He answered all my questions, was very nice to me. This morning when deciding the well water treatment I realized I could get by with a reserved osmosis. He helped me read the numbers that came back on the report after having the water tested.
Affordable Water Treatment
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Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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

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.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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