Submitted by threwthelookinggrass t3_11dhpr6 in DIY
HomoplataJitz t1_ja9fspb wrote
Reply to comment by Adam2013 in Is this a good plan on removing a probable lead paint ceiling? by threwthelookinggrass
I'm gonna go on my hunch and say that might be the tar backed vapor barrier on the fiberglass insulation that you're seeing there. Too uniform otherwise ...
threwthelookinggrass OP t1_ja9ge4t wrote
Here is the best pic I have of the insulation backing from when I opened the lower walls.
HomoplataJitz t1_ja9p5p5 wrote
Yeah that's your classic tar paper. Doesn't look like you have mold to worry about ... Just the asbestos and lead.
threwthelookinggrass OP t1_ja9ppws wrote
Thank god! I was worried about my lungs for a second there /s
Sid15666 t1_ja9ms99 wrote
If you go down the rabbit hole of testing I hope your budget handle that. Mask up with good respirator, googles, and plenty of ventilation and rent a small dumpster.
threwthelookinggrass OP t1_ja9n2i8 wrote
The company I used to test the dry wall only charged $50 a test. If the plaster is not asbestos I think I can handle it on my own. If it is asbestos that's probably not something I want to do myself.
Icy-Ad-9142 t1_jaaudtm wrote
Smart move, always hire pros for asbestos. If you fuck it up, you might not know until it's too late.
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments