Clapboard Siding Being Covered Up By Espestos

Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc.

Clapboard siding being covered up by espestos. Asbestos siding was made by adding asbestos a naturally occurring mineral to portland cement. Model 421358 9 12. When you nail siding to the house remember to nail the siding loose. Get free shipping on qualified clapboard siding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

Testing your siding for asbestos if your siding fits either of these descriptions you should consider having it tested. Get 5 off when you sign up for emails with savings and tips. Truck tool rental. Cedar textured joint cover.

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. Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. 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. That cement was then pressed into siding shingles that came in a wide variety of sizes profiles and textures.

Lp smartside 3 8 in. Free delivery with 45 order. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. Start by hooking the siding on the bottom of the starter strip with the nail holes facing upward.

Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. From the 1940 s to perhaps the early 1970 s it was popular to cover peeling wood clapboard buildings with this durable material. 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. The siding may also contain asbestos if it is old with a wood grain texture to resemble cedar.

The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough. The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough. The house has the original clapboard siding covered over with asbestos siding which was done a long time ago and is looking very dated. The resulting product was very durable fire resistant and absorbed paint well.

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.