This would trigger dust and asbestos dust is a problem as i ve mentioned.
Covering asbestos siding with vinyl.
Some homeowners opt to cover their asbestos containing siding with vinyl siding sheets or other materials in order to minimize risk instead of leaving their siding untouched.
Painting the asbestos siding will help prevent this from happening.
While covering lap siding with vinyl is an option for some siding other varieties of lap siding can t be covered by vinyl.
However removing the asbestos siding first though more expensive is the best alternative in the long run.
Generally the best idea is to remove any existing siding from your exterior walls before installing the vinyl siding.
Covering old asbestos shingles with new siding may seem like an option too but it s not easy to do safely.
How would i put hardie siding over asbestos siding.
The first option is to do nothing.
Vinyl or plastic siding.
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Asbestos siding though hard can flake over time which will lead to the possibility of you inhaling the asbestos.
This is usually the preferred method of dealing with asbestos building materials.
Asbestos shingles are relatively strong but brittle.
You can t drive screws and nails through them without pre drilling.
Applying a layer of sheathing or sheets of foam insulation over the asbestos then covering it with vinyl siding is a common practice.
This goes for fiber cement hardwood and masonite siding.
Most siding companies are well experienced at techniques for covering over existing asbestos cement siding with new vinyl aluminum or fiber cement siding.
If your siding is in good condition and intact the asbestos poses a relatively low health risk to your home and the environment.
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Alternatively if you leave the asbestos on your home you can safely seal the old siding underneath the new siding and because asbestos is an excellent insulator you will actually be adding to the energy efficiency of your home by leaving it on.
Choose a paint that is mold and mildew resistant as well as waterproof.
The easiest way to paint the asbestos siding is to use a paint sprayer.
But be sure to check your local building codes first to see if it is allowed in your area.
