Is it safe to live in a house with asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Asbestos siding on its own doesn’t present a health risk. Asbestos fibers only become airborne when you disturb the material. As long as the siding is in good condition, it shouldn’t release dangerous fibers into the air. If you’re ready to replace the siding anyway or if it’s in poor condition, hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">local asbestos removal contractor</a> to remove, repair, or cover it safely.</p></div>

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Q: Is it safe to live in a house with asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Asbestos siding on its own doesn&rsquo;t present a health risk. Asbestos fibers only become airborne when you disturb the material. As long as the siding is in good condition, it shouldn&rsquo;t release dangerous fibers into the air. If you&rsquo;re ready to replace the siding anyway or if it&rsquo;s in poor condition, hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/asbestos-abatement/">local asbestos removal contractor</a> to remove, repair, or cover it safely.</p></div>

Q: What are the risks of drilling into asbestos siding?

• <div><p>It is not recommended that you drill into asbestos siding, as you could release its hazardous fibers into the air. The best way for dealing with asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate it.</p></div>

Q: What happens if asbestos is found?

• <div><p>If asbestos is present, professionals provide recommendations for safe removal or containment. Follow local regulations for handling.</p></div>

Q: Can you epoxy over asbestos tile?

• <div><p>Epoxying over asbestos tiles is generally considered a safe option when done correctly. Epoxy acts as a sealant, encapsulating the asbestos tiles and preventing the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The key is ensuring that the asbestos tiles are in good condition, firmly adhered to the substrate, and not damaged or deteriorating. This method is only appropriate for tiles that are undamaged and securely in place. If the asbestos tiles are already loose, damaged, or deteriorating, encapsulating them with epoxy may not be a sufficient solution, as it might not address the potential for ongoing asbestos exposure.</p></div>

Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2024
We had cut back and waste removal. Daniel and his crew did a fantastic job. Daniel is very professional and conscientious about his work. I was amazed at how good it all looked when they were through. They cleaned up everything when the job was done. I will hire him again when we need something...
Straight Cuts, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
He did a very prompt and very thorough job, of removing an approximately 5 foot tall, 2 foot thick, old oak tree stump. Completely removing and beautifully cleaning up. I have regained the whole corner of my property . At a great price.
Treevis Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in February 2024
Removed huge heavy tree from property using excavator. Fairly priced. Made quick work of project. Highly recommend.
Grade A Excavation LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
I hired George to take down and remove a 13x27 foot cabin on my property, deliver 95 tons of gravel to my site, and install a culvert underneath my road into the cabin site. George did a fantastic job with the demolition. He coordinated the delivery and pickup of the dumpster, he called the...
Gilkey's Excavation Service & More LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Nice job removing 2 dead trees and clean-up. Very reasonable price. Will use again if needed.
Osborn Concrete And Trees
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Reviewed in April 2018
The price was reasonable and the work professional. They where even able to remove parts of the tree that had grown into the fence. Overall an outstanding company.
Making it Ready
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Reviewed in September 2017
Great, prompt, done in 4.5 days. Cleanup daily. Nice crew. Over and above, they even removed & painted the mail box.
A & D Quality Painting and Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Chris came to my house, at 6 o'clock on a Friday night, the only time I had available, with the vendor, and gave me the exact cost of the windows, no mark up at all. Told me the truth about having a house built in 1963 and the problems he may encounter. Told me it would be a three day job, told...
Segale Construction
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Reviewed in September 2016
After removal of old doors, numerous serious problems were discovered as a result of water damage primarily, with secondary issues with carpenter ants and inadequate insulation. He even had to drop a high deck 4 inches to bring into code compliance. His work was very thorough and relieved many...
ST JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN LLC
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Reviewed in March 2007
I called Eddie and he was easily accessible and was happy to understand what we needed and gave us an estimate in short order. After we received the estimate, I called Eddie and let him know that we were interested in going forward. He was happy to schedule a time, within the next 7 days....
BONNER SPRINGS SEPTIC SERVICE
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Asbestos siding on its own doesn’t present a health risk. Asbestos fibers only become airborne when you disturb the material. As long as the siding is in good condition, it shouldn’t release dangerous fibers into the air. If you’re ready to replace the siding anyway or if it’s in poor condition, hire a local asbestos removal contractor to remove, repair, or cover it safely.

It is not recommended that you drill into asbestos siding, as you could release its hazardous fibers into the air. The best way for dealing with asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate it.

If asbestos is present, professionals provide recommendations for safe removal or containment. Follow local regulations for handling.

Epoxying over asbestos tiles is generally considered a safe option when done correctly. Epoxy acts as a sealant, encapsulating the asbestos tiles and preventing the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The key is ensuring that the asbestos tiles are in good condition, firmly adhered to the substrate, and not damaged or deteriorating. This method is only appropriate for tiles that are undamaged and securely in place. If the asbestos tiles are already loose, damaged, or deteriorating, encapsulating them with epoxy may not be a sufficient solution, as it might not address the potential for ongoing asbestos exposure.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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