Title of Question:
SIDING
Name:TED
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| Question: CAN YOU VINYL SIDE OVER EXISTING ASBESTOS SIDING |
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| Answer: Yes, you can, but you have to be careful. You can side over materials as long as they are in good shape. You don't have to rip off the old material and it also adds a layer of insulation. You need a smooth and even surface, however. Before working with asbestos, however, you should talk with your local building department and/or the EPA for guidance. In general, as long as you're not disturbing it, the asbestos should be o.k., but you don't want to take chances. You typically want to install sheathing over the asbestos and put the vinyl siding over the sheathing. The sheathing should flatten the wall and keep any asbestos debris inside. Wear protective masks and clothing, etc. and perhaps talk with a few asbestos contractors before you start the work. If nothing else, you'll get a professional assessment of what to do. |
| Answer: Hi Ted! Another good thing to keep in mind is that it is often safer to put up a protective sheath and side over the existing asbestos siding than to remove it. Asbestos causes problems when it is disturbed, because the dangerous particles are released into the air. By removing the asbestos siding, you would be filling the air with these harmful particles. For asbestos siding removal, your two options are to hire certified professionals (quite expensive) or to do the removal yourself (demanding, unpleasant work). Often the safest and most cost effective option is to just let the asbestos siding be. |
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