Removing Non Friable Asbestos Siding

As an alternative you can either paint or side over it.

Removing non friable asbestos siding.

Dufour re applicability to transite siding january 14 1993 pdf 4 pp 129 k. Set up a regulated area exclusion zone with barrier tape or barricades. Asbestos siding removal over 160 square feet requires a permit. All removal of asbestos must be done by a professional with special equipment.

Use a flat pry bar to remove the asbestos siding or roofing material starting from the top. How should asbestos roofing and siding be removed. These so called asbestos roofs are not dangerous until they are damaged. Roofing products shingles seal the asbestos with cement or other polymers to create a very efficient for that time insulator.

Asbestos siding removal cost on average asbestos siding removal costs between 4 and 6 per square foot. Sometimes leaving asbestos in place is safer than trying to remove it. Do not allow unauthorized persons inside the. 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.

See epa s about pdf page to learn more. Removal of asbestos containing exterior siding from owner occupied single family residences 1. Contact your local building or permitting department for more information. 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.

A component of this demolition permit is to remove the asbestos. Keep the asbestos material that has been removed wet. Keep others away from the area. Place plastic drop cloths around house to collect any debris from the removal.

Some professional asbestos abatement companies often offer free testing to confirm that your siding does indeed contain asbestos. If installing new siding you can install it over the existing asbestos siding as long as the existing siding is flat. In most cases you have to pull a permit to do demolition work on your house. Make sure you do not track the material into your house.

You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Burke re applicability to category ii material january 8 1992 pdf 3 pp 94 k letter to j. Non friable materials used in construction include. Protect yourself by wearing a respirator with p100 cartridge filters.

Do not use. One method of dealing with siding that contains asbestos is to cover it with vinyl siding. Wet down the asbestos siding or roofing with a mixture of water and liquid soap in a pump up sprayer to limit dust. An asbestos abatement professional can advise you.

The minute you start removing it you ll disturb the asbestos and need professional abatement. Submit the permit application no less than 10 days prior to construction.