Here are some ideas about what to look for.
What does asbestos shingle siding look like.
Covering old asbestos shingles with new siding may seem like an option too but it s not easy to do safely.
The portland cement binds asbestos fibers into a hard mass.
When the fibers become airborne they pose health concerns.
Asbestos cement shingle siding or less likely mineral covered asphalt fiberboard metal shingles turns out to be plywood.
If they look old they might have asbestos fibers in them.
Asbestos cement is a mixture of portland cement reinforced with asbestos fibers.
A brief history of asbestos cement siding.
Asbestos siding is a type of siding that was introduced in the 1920 s as a fire proof cladding for buildings and homes that could also resist rot and insects.
It doesn t look like the asbestos shingles i see online.
Asbestos shingles are relatively strong but brittle.
Asbestos siding was manufactured to resemble many different materials so it doesn t always look the same.
Asbestos itself is actually a rock that has an fibrous makeup that looks a lot like hair or fur.
The mere presence of.
Determine when the shingles were installed on your roof.
Asbestos shingles were so common during the 20th century that almost any shingles installed between 1920 and 1986 probably include asbestos.
You can t drive screws and nails through them without pre drilling.
Asbestos siding usually looks a lot like roof shingles.
Recognizing siding with asbestos.
The front may have a grainy sandy texture.
Because asbestos in a mineral and fibrous adding asbestos to siding materials also increases strength and durability while providing some insulation and fireproofing to the structure.
Asbestos siding was manufactured to resemble many materials so it won t always look the same.
Have you seen this pattern.
Asbestos is a natural fibrous mineral used for insulation and fireproofing.
The front appears with a grainy sandy like texture.
Even if asbestos shingles are on your home if they are in good condition and left undisturbed they are usually not a serious problem.
It is usually brittle and the back may be black and have the appearance of tar paper.
Asbestos cement was first developed in 1905 by the johns manville company who became one of the premier manufacturers of cement asbestos materials.
Look for siding that looks like roof shingles.
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Unfortunately asbestos siding was originally designed to mimic many different types of materials.
Look for a siding that is made to look like roof shingles.
It is very brittle and has a black tar paper like backing.
