Clapboard Siding Being Covered Up By Espestos

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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. 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. Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer. Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement.

Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. 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. Model 421358 9 12. 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.

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. Testing your siding for asbestos if your siding fits either of these descriptions you should consider having it tested. The siding may also contain asbestos if it is old with a wood grain texture to resemble cedar.

Free delivery with 45 order. When you nail siding to the house remember to nail the siding loose. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. That cement was then pressed into siding shingles that came in a wide variety of sizes profiles and textures.

Start by hooking the siding on the bottom of the starter strip with the nail holes facing upward. Asbestos siding was made by adding asbestos a naturally occurring mineral to portland cement. From the 1940 s to perhaps the early 1970 s it was popular to cover peeling wood clapboard buildings with this durable material. Get 5 off when you sign up for emails with savings and tips.

The resulting product was very durable fire resistant and absorbed paint well. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. Cedar textured joint cover. The house has the original clapboard siding covered over with asbestos siding which was done a long time ago and is looking very dated.

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