We also describe installing new siding materials such as vinyl siding atop or over asbestos cement shingle siding a common practice.
Danger of asbestos siding.
Mesothelioma is cancer of the pleura caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure.
Scraping or brushing off old paint from asbestos siding is necessary before repainting but dangerous because it can release small asbestos fibres the approach of removing the old shingles and replacing them with new siding is an option that many homeowners have pursued though probably not as safely as they should.
Asbestos related health concerns linked to siding the asbestos fibers used in making siding shingles will cause cancer if the fibers became airborne and are inhaled.
It is difficult.
Cutting asbestos siding is the only danger which is minimized with use of specialized tools that shear rather than cut the shingles.
Asbestos is only dangerous when cut sawn or broken into small enough pieces so that asbestos fibers are sent into the air.
Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken.
Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc.
Asbestos remediation and removal.
A dangerous secret what these and other manufacturers failed to disclose however as they raked in millions of dollars in profits from siding and other asbestos containing building products was that inhaling asbestos fibers could have deadly consequences.
Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer.
This article series includes a photo guide and text that can help in identification of asbestos containing wall siding products like asphalt shingles asbestos cement siding shingles.
Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement.
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.
Also i recommend against installing new siding over top of the existing asbestos material as the process will damage the latter and cause asbestos fibers to be released.
Mesothelioma and other cancers as well as asbestosis and other lung diseases are a serious danger after continued long term exposure to fibers from asbestos containing materials acms.
It seems a silly question but is asbestos siding dangerous is an important topic to discuss.
The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure.
Intact asbestos siding on your home poses no health risk as long as it is undisturbed.
The general impression of asbestos has changed over time so that many people now wrongly assuming that it is a highly dangerous toxic substance that must be immediately removed.
One of the most common cancers related to exposure is mesothelioma.
