Ft it can cost from 3 000 to 9 000.
Asbestos siding appearance replacement.
An expert will painstakingly paint your siding using a latex masonry primer and high grade latex paint.
This lets you replace old cracked and broken siding pieces while maintaining the same look and feel of your home.
A typical procedure is to install furring strips on the existing wall avoiding breaking the existing siding.
Encapsulating is a more inexpensive option for full replacement.
Applying a layer of sheathing or sheets of foam insulation over the asbestos then covering it with vinyl siding is a common practice.
Fire and freeze thaw resistant replacement for asbestos siding.
Weatherside fiber cement siding is the one and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles.
This product cannot be refurbished unlike other forms of siding.
They also present a variegated appearance occasioned by a difference in the color of the various areas of the product.
But be sure to check your local building codes first to see if it is allowed in your area.
Straight edged striated shingle protected by 25 yr ltd.
Ready to be painted to match existing wall color.
A demand has therefore sprung up for more or less ornamental asbestos cement siding and shingles which present a more pleasing appearance with a smooth surface to which dirt will not adhere.
If your asbestos siding is largely in excellent condition and you decide to keep it you may only a few pieces that are chipped or broken to replace.
The new siding is then secured to the furring strips so that the new wall siding will be smooth and flat.
In many cases it s possible to buy replacement asbestos siding manufactured to look like older asbestos siding shingles.
Weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles.
If the case is more severe than just minor cracks it is better if a professional handles it.
Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc.
Repairing asbestos siding it s very difficult to repair asbestos siding but the good news is that you can often find new replacement siding that matches the look and feel of older siding.
It s available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years.
It is difficult to find replacement siding for repairs.
Wood clapboard for example can be sanded and re painted and cedar shake siding can be sand blasted and re stained.
If there are small cracks in the siding you can apply a layer of latex paint on it.
