Burke re applicability to category ii material january 8 1992 pdf 3 pp 94 k letter to j.
Asbestos cement siding disposal.
Removing asbestos siding is a tricky issue as it often poses no real health threat if left intact.
Nonfriable means they cannot be broken up by hand pressure.
If your siding tests positive for asbestos get a hold of an asbestos abatement expert.
Do not overload the bags creating the danger of bursting open during handling or disposal.
Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken.
Do not use twist ties.
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Paper like vapor barriers can present more of a hazard since they are considered friable.
Demolition requirements for cement asbestos siding vary by where you live.
Ft per hour.
Asphalt or cement roofing and siding that contain asbestos when intact and in good condition are generally considered nonfriable and are not hazardous.
Double bag the asbestos siding in leakproof transparent 6ml or thicker plastic bags.
Dufour re applicability to transite siding january 14 1993 pdf 4 pp 129 k.
Asbestos siding removal costs per sq.
Asbestos siding poses absolutely no health risk of the siding is intact and in place.
If siding should begin to crack or crumble immediately wet the cracked or broken areas with the pint size spray bottle or garden pump sprayer.
In some locations a costly and arduous asbestos air monitoring as well as special demolition methods may be required wetting for example and the material is disposed of in a hazmat waste sit.
Double knot each bag.
Wet the back of each piece of siding as it is removed.
Asbestos siding disposal can be difficult and expensive due to limited landfills availability.
Once you decide to remove asbestos siding from your home you ll face another major obstacle.
Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc.
Asbestos siding removal pros and cons one common misconception is that asbestos must be removed and that removing it is very expensive and dangerous.
They can assist you in determining what courses of action are needed and if you should replace or encapsulate.
Breakage releases asbestos fibers.
The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough.
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If necessary carefully lift siding pieces with pry tool to expose nail heads.
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