Clapboard Siding Being Covered Up By Espestos

The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough.

Clapboard siding being covered up by espestos.

I realize tearing off the asbestos praying the wood underneath is in good shape and bring back the house to it s original state would be great but that would be very expensive and would insure a whole lot of work in the future to keep it painted if not work a lot of money. Get 5 off when you sign up for emails with savings and tips. Lp smartside 3 8 in. These shingles are generally 12 by 24 inches and the bottom tends to have a wave like pattern though that is not always the case.

Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. When you nail siding to the house remember to nail the siding loose. Asbestos siding was made by adding asbestos a naturally occurring mineral to portland cement. Now that you have your backer board up and set firmly in place you can put the siding up safely without worrying about the asbestos falling down behind the siding.

The building shown at left located in hughsonville ny using the thatch edged shingle siding style is almost certainly sided with asbestos cement shingles. That cement was then pressed into siding shingles that came in a wide variety of sizes profiles and textures. Get free shipping on qualified clapboard siding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken.

The house has the original clapboard siding covered over with asbestos siding which was done a long time ago and is looking very dated. Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer. Cedar textured joint cover. Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc.

The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough. It is very brittle and has a tendency to crack and break when nailed which can release asbestos fibers into both the air and ground. Start by hooking the siding on the bottom of the starter strip with the nail holes facing upward. Testing your siding for asbestos if your siding fits either of these descriptions you should consider having it tested.

Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. The resulting product was very durable fire resistant and absorbed paint well. Model 421358 9 12. Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement.

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