Does Water-Damaged Drywall Need to Be Replaced? Signs Repair Is Not Enough
Water-damaged drywall should generally be replaced when it is soft, swollen, sagging, crumbling, delaminated, mold-affected, or no longer securely attached. A light stain on drywall that remained firm and dried completely may not always require full replacement, but the source of the water must be fixed and the area properly evaluated before it is sealed […]
Does a Popcorn Ceiling Need Asbestos Testing Before Removal in Minnesota?
A popcorn ceiling does not automatically contain asbestos. However, if the ceiling texture is older and will be scraped, sanded, cut, or otherwise disturbed, it is smart to address the possibility of asbestos before removal begins. You cannot reliably identify asbestos by looking at a ceiling. The safest approach is to have suspect material evaluated […]