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Textured swirl ceilings

5 years ago

I recently purchased a home that was built in 1990 and remodeled sometime after that. The entire house has swirled/fan comb textured ceilings. I know the asbestos ban was put in place in the late 70's but should there be any concern about asbestos content in these types of ceilings for which testing would be recommended? Thank you.


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  • 5 years ago

    Getting it tested with confirm or ease your concerns.


    Patricia, you have seriously over simplified removal. If something has asbestos, it's not just wear and mask, wet it, and bag it. Yes, those are all steps, but asbestos removal also includes specific containment and air filter set ups, and proper packaging, labeling, and disposal of waste (the asbestos containing stuff and things contaminated in the process of removal - like the bunny suit you'd probably want to be wearing). It does not go in the normal trash. I'm not saying it can't be done by a homeowner, and the house in question may not even contain asbestos, but for things that definitely are asbestos containing, it's not just wet, scrape, done.

    Encapsulation certainly is another route, in certain cases, as it seals the asbestos fibers so they can't escape into the air.

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