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.
Asbestos siding repair portland oregon.
Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement.
We describe how to remove and replace individual cement asbestos siding sections while keeping the total job small by avoiding breaking the surrounding shingles.
Asbestos cement was first developed in 1905 by the johns manville company who became one of the premier manufacturers of cement asbestos materials.
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Asbestos is a dangerous material and you would do good by calling professionals for the repair work.
This article explains the maintenance repair or replacement of cement asbestos shingle siding on buildings.
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The decision to repair and replace any siding that contains asbestos always carries a certain amount of risk with care required to not disturb and make friable any asbestos fibers.
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Asbestos fibers can also settle on your clothing if you do break and disturb the material leading to the possible contamination of your home and anyone living.
The portland cement binds asbestos fibers into a hard mass.
Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer.
How to repair maintain asbestos cement siding.
Asbestos cement is a mixture of portland cement reinforced with asbestos fibers.
A brief history of asbestos cement siding.
When it comes to repairing an asbestos siding it is recommended to hand over the task to a certified and reputed professional.
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