Removing Non Friable Asbestos Siding

Asbestos siding removal over 160 square feet requires a permit.

Removing non friable asbestos siding. Sometimes leaving asbestos in place is safer than trying to remove it. Step 2 after the inspection for asbestos siding complete the application form dhhs 3768 and submit it to the north carolina health hazard control unit. Roofing products shingles seal the asbestos with cement or other polymers to create a very efficient for that time insulator. How should asbestos roofing and siding be removed.

If installing new siding you can install it over the existing asbestos siding as long as the existing siding is flat. Place plastic drop cloths around house to collect any debris from the removal. Make sure you do not track the material into your house. Removal of asbestos containing exterior siding from owner occupied single family residences 1.

Do not allow unauthorized persons inside the. Keep the asbestos material that has been removed wet. One method of dealing with siding that contains asbestos is to cover it with vinyl siding. Protect yourself by wearing a respirator with p100 cartridge filters.

Submit the permit application no less than 10 days prior to construction. Keep others away from the area. As an alternative you can either paint or side over it. These so called asbestos roofs are not dangerous until they are damaged.

Asbestos siding is durable and generally not as hazardous as asbestos pipe or boiler insulation. In most cases you have to pull a permit to do demolition work on your house. Asbestos siding removal cost on average asbestos siding removal costs between 4 and 6 per square foot. Set up a regulated area exclusion zone with barrier tape or barricades.

An asbestos abatement professional can advise you. The minute you start removing it you ll disturb the asbestos and need professional abatement. Do not use. Use a flat pry bar to remove the asbestos siding or roofing material starting from the top.

All removal of asbestos must be done by a professional with special equipment. Although some contractors insist on removing the siding before replacing it there is no state requirement that the siding be removed before new siding is installed on the house. Wet down the asbestos siding or roofing with a mixture of water and liquid soap in a pump up sprayer to limit dust. You cannot just dump asbestos in your home garbage pickup.

Non friable materials used in construction include. See epa s about pdf page to learn more. Place a drop cloth under the area in which you are working to collect any falling. Burke re applicability to category ii material january 8 1992 pdf 3 pp 94 k letter to j.

Some professional asbestos abatement companies often offer free testing to confirm that your siding does indeed contain asbestos. Contact your local building or permitting department for more information.