Asbestos Cement Siding Disposal

Asphalt or cement roofing and siding that contain asbestos when intact and in good condition are generally considered nonfriable and are not hazardous.

Asbestos cement siding disposal.

See epa s about pdf page to learn more. Removing asbestos siding is a tricky issue as it often poses no real health threat if left intact. Demolition requirements for cement asbestos siding vary by where you live. Asbestos siding poses absolutely no health risk of the siding is intact and in place.

Once you decide to remove asbestos siding from your home you ll face another major obstacle. Ft per hour. Double knot each bag. Asbestos siding removal pros and cons one common misconception is that asbestos must be removed and that removing it is very expensive and dangerous.

You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Asbestos siding removal costs per sq. In other communities the material is removed and hauled to a landfill. Burke re applicability to category ii material january 8 1992 pdf 3 pp 94 k letter to j.

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 siding disposal can be difficult and expensive due to limited landfills availability. The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough.

Breakage releases asbestos fibers. Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. 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. Do not use twist ties.

Low end high end. Dufour re applicability to transite siding january 14 1993 pdf 4 pp 129 k. Double bag the asbestos siding in leakproof transparent 6ml or thicker plastic bags. They can assist you in determining what courses of action are needed and if you should replace or encapsulate.

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. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. Wet the back of each piece of siding as it is removed. Paper like vapor barriers can present more of a hazard since they are considered friable.