Asbestos removal??

Question

I need to remove some ceiling popcorn and there may be asbestos. What precautions do I need to take in removal (i.e. eye/lung/skin protection) and disposal (sealed plastic bags, dumpster, etc...)? Thanks.

Answer 1

Although the potential is there it is safe to handle and dispose of asbestose. You should be sure that the material is dampned and kept that way during removal. Wear clothing thaqt you can dispose of( when you wash them you will release fibers that could contaminate other clothing). A respirator is not expensive and should have the proper filters. Clear the room lay down a complete layer of plastic and overlay this with a layer that runs up thwe walls and tape plastic to the walls just below the celing. Use duct tape for all joints and to hold it in place. Use a hudson sprayer with water and some detergent to dampen the surface juust enough to loosen the acoustical plaster, and scrape it off with a tapeing knife. It may take a couple of spray downs give it time to work. The ceiling should not become driping with water, but the removed material should come right off to the paper. imediatly upon completion ofthis step spray down the plastic with enough to be sure the material on the floor and walls is still wet. Remove the plasic liner and roll it up into a ball in the middle of the room. Then use the floor peice as the final containment. if you roll fron the edges as you go and eliminate air it will fit easily into the floor peice put the clothes in the bag also. Take a fast shower to get any clingons off yourselfe. get back to the room and sponge wash the ceiling one last tome to remove any residue, LOTS OF WATER CHANGES. be careful not to get the drywall too wet as you go through this.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The one and only precaution is to phone an environmental cleanup company. Just last week at work a contractor put a reciprocating saw through an asbestos panel. All work stopped, and a full cleanup was required. Asbestos is totally harmless if you leave it alone, but once disturbed creates dust which will create long term health problems. Don't jeopardize the health of your family. Hire someone to take care of the work properly.

Answer 4

The best thing to do is test the material and if there is asbestos call a pro. But if you do it yourself seal off the room very well with plastic its best to induce a negative pressure in the room with a ventalator with hepa filters to keep from spreading the asbestos. Set up decontamination area with running water to wash things like yourself and bags you remove from room. wear hepa resperator and tyvek coveralls and safty goggles. Moisten all material to be removed to avoid it from getting airborne. and bag all material at least once in the room then in a decontamination area rinse bags and put another bag over the top to further reduce possibility of having asbestos loose in the home. Dispose of in a plastic lined dumpster made for asbestos. Like I said its best to call a pro it will save hastle and give you peace of mind.

Answer 5

You should really hire a professional to do that. Depending on where you're located it may be required. I would contact an environmental company that specializes in asbestos removal and ask them.

Answer 6

If you think you have asbestos you need to call a professional. Do not try to do the work yourself. You will create asbestos dust which will linger in the air in your house potentially harming you and your family.