Repainting Asbestos Siding

Since it doesn t expand or contract with the outside temperature asbestos siding makes a good base for paint.

Repainting asbestos siding. In no way does that affect my actual opinion of this product. Besides the need to create a good surface for painting asbestos siding there are two other areas of concern. Made to mimic the look and feel of older asbestos siding the gaf weatherside line comes in a variety of styles and textures with all of the fiber cement siding completely safe and asbestos free so the siding can be sawn cut and drilled as needed with no worries whatsoever. Using a respirator rated for asbestos and disposable tyvek suits is likely overkill for painting asbestos siding but they are definitely necessary when removing siding but peace of mind is priceless especially if your significant other insists.

Asbestos siding is a cement based siding that contains asbestos. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. I am currently in a paid partnership with lowe s. If a tile breaks flip it over piece it togethe apply fiberglass cloth not mat and a thin layer of fiberglass.

I attempted to have the house painted 6 years ago then touched up in 2013 as the paint was. If you hire the job out painting asbestos siding doesn t require any special licensing as far as the contractor doing the work so you. Taking some extra time cleaning and prepping the siding before painting which is always recommended to remove dirt and mildew that may present is necessary. The top layer of asbestos shingles were white and chalky when i purchased the house 11 years ago.

Use good quality exterior paint and figure on repainting the exterior every 10 years. Here is an exterior transformed by she. The first is the possible and almost certain presence of lead based paint on the siding and the second is the asbestos in the siding itself. Wrap asbestos siding in 6 mil thick plastic sheeting and secure the plastic with duct tape or place the debris in heavy duty plastic bags.

Begin by analyzing a paint sample for lead content.