HomoplataJitz t1_ja9fspb wrote on February 27, 2023 at 8:39 PM

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 on February 27, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Here is the best pic I have of the insulation backing from when I opened the lower walls.

https://i.imgur.com/YpHI7vX.jpg

HomoplataJitz t1_ja9p5p5 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:37 PM

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 on February 27, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Thank god! I was worried about my lungs for a second there /s

Sid15666 t1_ja9ms99 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 9:22 PM

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 on February 27, 2023 at 9:24 PM

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 on February 28, 2023 at 2:27 AM

Smart move, always hire pros for asbestos. If you fuck it up, you might not know until it's too late.