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R&S Construction
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Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Established in 1994, R&S Construction credits customer satisfaction and affordable prices as keys to its success. We are your number one source for decks, porches, roofing, gutters, siding, and windows in southern Delaware. With years of experience, we will get it done in a professional and timely manner. At R&S Construction, high quality work is and always will be a top priority in doing business with you. Call us today to get set up for a home improvement to last a lifetime!

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Heber Miguel Velazquez
New to Angi
Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Heber Miguel is your preferred painting and siding construction specialist. We personally over see every aspect of every project to ensure your complete satisfaction. Heber MIguel Velazquez has over 15 years experience and recently has ventured out into business for himself. We personally believe in providing quality installation with an emphasis on detail. For your next residential painting or siding project call Heber Miguel today.

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

You are not really supposed to seal asbestos with paint, but in theory it could work—the caveat being that this is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. The only real way to seal asbestos is with the professional application of an encapsulating material like epoxy. Due to the negative effect asbestos can have on your home, however, it is usually the best course of action to accept a costly fix and remove the material entirely.

Asbestos has many beneficial properties, including fire resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. It is also an excellent insulator, which is why it was used in pipe insulation and other building materials for decades. For all its benefits, asbestos is dangerous for human health, which is why it was eventually banned from use in certain products.

To seal off, or encapsulate, asbestos-containing materials in your home, you’ll need to utilize a sealant specifically designed for asbestos encapsulation. These sealants bind with asbestos fibers to keep them from spreading throughout the air and causing bodily harm. In many cases, these sealants can be simply painted on, but you’ll need to wear a protective body suit as well as an asbestos-rated respirator to interact with these materials safely.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos in 1989, it is no longer used to manufacture new siding in the United States; production had largely ceased by the early 1980s. Many other countries, such as Canada, Iceland, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in many homes built before the late 1980s. The only definitive way to know if your siding contains asbestos is to have it professionally lab-tested.

Duration varies, commonly from a few days to a week, based on building assessment.

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