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TCH Builders & Remodeling
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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Black Eagle, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

If you dream it, we can build it. What's the biggest difference between us and them? We build to last! We offer a full line of Green and Energy Star Certified products, backed by our labor and manufacturer's lifetime transferable warranties. Credit Cards Welcome Financing Available OAC.

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Allen's Siding & Windows, Inc.
New to Angi
Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Black Eagle, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Allen's Siding & Windows, Inc., is a Full Service,Owner Operated Company for over 17 years in complete exterior home improvements from custom design additions, sunrooms, patios, and decks to complete siding and window installations and repairs as well as all exterior window treatments including custom shutters and awnings. We specialize in ALSIDE ULTRAMAX Windows, which have been energy star partner for 3 years running. We work with you from start to finish with complete client focus, and professional personalized service giving superior craftsmanship with attention to each detail to ensure we create the vision you have for your home. Hire The Contractor not a Salesman. Please see our website at www.sydngys.com

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Scraping off asbestos siding is extremely dangerous. When asbestos is inert, it does not pose a risk, but once disturbed, the fibers enter the air that you breathe and can cause irreparable damage. Professionals may scrape it off, but they will have more protective equipment and specialized tools that most homeowners do not have on hand.

Typically, homeowners insurance does not cover asbestos removal or abatement. Most policies exclude coverage for pollutants, contaminants, and hazardous materials, which includes asbestos. Because asbestos is often considered a pre-existing condition in older homes, its removal is usually viewed as a maintenance expense rather than an insurable loss. However, there is a key exception: if asbestos-containing materials are discovered or disturbed due to a covered event, such as a fire or storm, your policy may cover the abatement as part of the necessary repairs. For example, if a storm damages your roof and an insurance adjuster discovers asbestos while inspecting the damage, the policy might pay for the removal cost. If removal is not covered and is outside your budget, you might consider encapsulating the asbestos. The viability of this option depends on the condition of the contaminated materials. It is recommended to speak with an asbestos abatement specialist to understand your options.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

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.

While it's possible to cover asbestos tile with carpet, it's not recommended. Encapsulating tile beneath carpet doesn't eliminate the health risks. Over time, the asbestos tiles could degrade, releasing fibers into the air and potentially contaminating the carpet. Disturbance during carpet installation or removal might also release fibers.

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