Siding Over Existing Asbestos Siding

Nail it in place using several nails a few inches apart until the top of the plastic is fully attached.

Siding over existing asbestos siding.

However removing the asbestos siding first though more expensive is the best alternative in the long run. Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. The plastic is used to create a barrier to the elements as well as prevents the siding from rubbing against the painted asbestos siding. I have used a pneumatic stapler to install siding over asbestos but the siding was hardboard not vinyl.

If the shingles are to be removed they should be wetted during the process. Make sure that there are no loose or. It is difficult. But be sure to check your local building codes first to see if it is allowed in your area.

We foam over asbestos all the time. Shattered cracked broken pieces of asbestos siding were allowed last time i heard to be thrown out the normal way. How to put siding on over asbestos step 1. Also if you could somehow use a pneumatic tool the shattered siding wouldn t be able to move anyways.

The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure. Measure the house for siding and the backer board. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. Asbestos like lead becomes a threat only when they are cut or sanded into a dust.

Just make sure that if the asbestos is nailed on furring strips that you run wood strapping up the walls over wise the asbestos will crack in the hollow portions between the furring strips. If you have tough rules keep the siding and use tarpaper only. Inspect the outside of the home for any damages to the asbestos siding. Although i do not recommend siding over existing siding i suppose a case could be made for doing so if you had an asbestos shingled house that was in great shape and you wanted to retain the fire retardant protection of the asbestos but still reside the house cheaply.

As for the old siding replacing it or tearing it down usually always leads to legal matters. Install the vapor. The foam prevents the asbestos from moving when it cracks. Place the top edge of the plastic sheeting at the top of the exterior wall above the siding.