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Please Note:
Aubrey Dickenson is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
I am looking at purchasing a home that I think may have asbestos ceiling tiles. The home was built in 1955. The interior ceiling tiles in question are approx. 1'x2.' I know for sure that the exterior is covered in asbestos shingles (can I just pressure wash and paint this?). I am not interested in having the ceiling tiles tested for asbestos (as I know that this is the only way to know for sure if they are composed of the material) -i just want to cover them up. The question is this: even though the ceiling tiles appear to be in good shape -is it safe to sheetrock over the top of them. Please keep in mind that the overhead light fixtures would have to be moved down to accommodate the thickness of the sheetrock and that sheetrock screws would be used. Also, we would move two walls small walls -and, ultimately, this could/would disturb the ceiling. Would it be considered safe to make this change a diy project?
While I am at it -Any other immediate dangers I should consider before purchasing a home built in 1955? Thank you, in advance, for all of your help! |
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Lead paint.
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You have come to the right place to find a good home inspector
If I were to buy another home I would get it inspected by someone other than myself. "A lawyer who defends himself has a fool for a client" On the subject of Asbestos you might want to also Google the question rlb |
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Owl Home Inspections Rick Maday Itasca, IL Home Inspector Serving all Chicago Suburbs Schaumburg Home Inspector Naperville Home Inspector Lake County Home Inspector
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Cyr Home and Commercial Property Inspections IAC2 Certified NACHI04070211 http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards Commercial Builder CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator Shingle Technology Ouellet Associaties Inc. http://www.oaconstruction.com/ |
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Marcel,
What movie star's photo are you using for your avatar??? Linas Dapkus Lockport,Il. 60441 #06012294 Chicago Home Inspector Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspector Linas Dapkus My Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspection Today |
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Funny Linas, even this one is two years old. I look worst now, ha. ha.
It is one of those upgrade things that I am learning from Dominic Maricic I think. Marcel Cyr Home and Commercial Property Inspections IAC2 Certified NACHI04070211 http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards Commercial Builder CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator Shingle Technology Ouellet Associaties Inc. http://www.oaconstruction.com/ |
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I thought that was Clark Gable!
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Cyr Home and Commercial Property Inspections IAC2 Certified NACHI04070211 http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards Commercial Builder CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator Shingle Technology Ouellet Associaties Inc. http://www.oaconstruction.com/ |
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Did You say Betty Grable ????...lol....just kidding marcel.....couldn't help myself.....jim
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Cyr Home and Commercial Property Inspections IAC2 Certified NACHI04070211 http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards Commercial Builder CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator Shingle Technology Ouellet Associaties Inc. http://www.oaconstruction.com/ |
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Thanks, Mark Mark Jones Allmark Home Inspection Services Inc. Serving all of Northern Illinois, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Gurnee, Fox Lake, Round Lake Phone: 847 651 2053 E-Mail: AllmarkInspect@aol.com www.AllmarkHomeInspection.com |
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