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Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos – Why Hiring A Professional Is Recommended

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Before 1989, builders often used asbestos-containing materials in house construction. The finish on ceilings was an area in particular where this was used. This finish could be stucco (popcorn), swirls or other designs added to the ceiling after the drywall or plaster was installed. Fast forward to today, and many of these homes still have textured ceilings that contain asbestos. Since asbestos is considered a hazardous material, inexperienced people should handle or remove these ceilings. For textured ceiling removal, it’s imperative to turn to a professional. Air Doctors, a leading source for textured ceiling removal in Toronto, can help.

Reasons for Relying on an Expert for Popcorn Ceiling Removal

For starters, companies that provide services for popcorn ceiling asbestos removal in Toronto have many years of experience. Their technicians are also extensively trained and certified. As a result, they understand the material, its risks, and the safest methods for abating it. As part of this, the professionals set up containment and complete other procedures to protect you and wear protective gear, including a respirator to protect themselves.

 

There are also strict guidelines to follow for the removal of any asbestos in Ontario, including popcorn ceiling asbestos. The same goes for disposing of the material. When hiring the right company, you never have to worry about either one. Instead, you can relax knowing the entire process is in capable hands.

When doing business with a reputable company for popcorn ceiling removal in Toronto, you also never have to worry about other areas becoming contaminated. The reason is the expert carefully contains the location where the material exists. Using plastic sheeting, sealing off air ducts, and shutting down the HVAC system, among other precautions, make that possible. As they handle the material, there’s no risk of fibres becoming airborne or contaminating other areas of your home.

To ensure that the area is safe, asbestos abatement professionals complete air sampling for laboratory testing.

Ultimately, you end up with a home that has clean and healthy air.

Don’t Take a Risk

The process of removing popcorn ceiling asbestos is a detailed one. It takes experience and education to know where to look, how to identify it, and the proper method for abating the material. Once gone, you can put in a new ceiling, one that looks amazing and poses no health risks. Although this material can lead to a host of health-related problems for anyone in the household, it’s specifically bad for anyone with a respiratory illness.

Contact Us Today

At Air Doctors, we specialize in the removal of popcorn ceiling asbestos. However, we can remove this material from virtually any area of your home. Improve the quality of the air you breathe by contacting us today. We’ll gladly perform an in-depth inspection and then handle the issue for you.