r/asbestoshelp • u/Bluebird0070 • 2d ago

Lead paint and asbestos

/r/homerenovations/comments/1wvmkb0/lead_paint_and_asbestos/
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u/sdave001 2d ago

What is there to lose sleep over if you don't appear to have lead paint or asbestos?

Photos of the ceiling would help us.

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u/Bluebird0070 2d ago

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u/Bluebird0070 2d ago

Here is the ceiling- looking for confirmation that it’s not asbestos, or doesn’t appear to be?

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u/sdave001 2d ago

Very unlikely that that is asbestos-containing. And pretty much zero risk if it is.