threwthelookinggrass OP t1_ja9ge4t wrote on February 27, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Reply to comment by HomoplataJitz in Is this a good plan on removing a probable lead paint ceiling? by threwthelookinggrass

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.