Clapboard Siding Being Covered Up By Espestos

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Clapboard siding being covered up by espestos.

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. Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement. Free delivery with 45 order. Asbestos siding was made by adding asbestos a naturally occurring mineral to portland cement.

Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. 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 house has the original clapboard siding covered over with asbestos siding which was done a long time ago and is looking very dated. Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer.

Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. When you nail siding to the house remember to nail the siding loose. Cedar textured joint cover. Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc.

From the 1940 s to perhaps the early 1970 s it was popular to cover peeling wood clapboard buildings with this durable material. 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. The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough. That cement was then pressed into siding shingles that came in a wide variety of sizes profiles and textures.

Get free shipping on qualified clapboard siding or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Get 5 off when you sign up for emails with savings and tips. Lp smartside 3 8 in. Start by hooking the siding on the bottom of the starter strip with the nail holes facing upward.

The building shown at left located in hughsonville ny using the thatch edged shingle siding style is almost certainly sided with asbestos cement shingles. Model 421358 9 12. The siding may also contain asbestos if it is old with a wood grain texture to resemble cedar. 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.