Asbestos siding was first introduced into the us in the early 1900 s by austrian engineer ludwid hatschek.
Asbestos sheet siding.
If you suspect that your siding may contain asbestos there is no need for alarm.
Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken.
From about the 1920 s until the 1970 s hundreds of thousands if not millions of homes were built using asbestos cement siding.
The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure.
Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc.
Corrugated asbestos sheets were used in the roofing and siding of all types of buildings especially in factories and farms.
He discovered how asbestos could help reinforce thin shingles made from cement.
Asbestos ranks high on the list of dangerous substances because of its toxic and carcinogenic properties when airborne.
It is very brittle and has a tendency to crack and break when nailed which can release asbestos fibers into both the air and ground.
Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer.
Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement.
While older homes will likely contain asbestos in roofing insulation and tiles it can also be present in exterior siding.