However failure to bag handle label and dispose of asbestos siding according to environmental protection agency epa and occupational safety and health administration osha regulations puts you and others disposing of the asbestos at risk.
Does the county list of the siding is asbestos.
Cement asbestos siding transite pipe and surface insulation door window caulk and glazing it should be noted that while suspect for asbestos flooring roofing and siding materials which are commonly disturbed in renovation and or demolition activities are typically considered non friable in that the material is not crumbly and.
Damaged roofing and siding should be carefully repaired.
The siding may also contain asbestos if it is old with a wood grain texture to resemble cedar.
Sometimes asbestos containing roofing and siding can be covered with new materials.
March 1992 this errata sheet identifies two facilities listed in u s epa 400 r 92 008 march 1992 national list of asbestos landfills two non hazardous class 2 waste landfills owned by robroy industries are listed in this publication on pages vi 53 and vi 54 according to information obtained from the texas.
This was done in order to add fireproofing and stability to cement siding so that it wouldn t crack or break as easily.
Asbestos is a toxic substance and known carcinogen.
All types of asbestos are dangerous if inhaled.
The minerals that make up asbestos include chrysotile crocidolite amosite anthophyllite actinolite and tremolite.
Testing your siding for asbestos.
Check your local building codes.
Asbestos containing roofing and siding in good condition are best left alone.
If your siding fits either of these descriptions you should consider having it tested.
The reported costs for such projects range from 500 to 4 500 while the typical cost for asbestos siding removal is generally between 1 000 and 2 500.
Asbestos siding was essentially a cement siding product that asbestos fibers had been added to.
The average price to remove asbestos siding is around 1 000 with typical costs between 800 and 1 200.
Asbestos siding removal isn t free but if you re having it replaced with something else you just might be able to get a good deal with the company you end up choosing.
While older homes will likely contain asbestos in roofing insulation and tiles it can also be present in exterior siding.
Errata sheet june 2011 national list of asbestos landfills epa 400 r 92 008.
If you suspect that your siding may contain asbestos there is no need for alarm.
Exposure to airborne asbestos can cause a several diseases that develop over a period of time.
The texas department of state health services does not regulate home removal of asbestos.
Asbestos ranks high on the list of dangerous substances because of its toxic and carcinogenic properties when airborne.
Just having asbestos siding and roofing on your home does not pose a hazard to your health.
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