Peeling Paint On Asbestos Siding

The use of asbestos in any form was banned in australia from 31 december 2003.

Peeling paint on asbestos siding.

Advice for painting fiber cement or asbestos cement building shingles or siding. When you say asbestos shingles i presume you mean asbestos siding shingles. The chances are they will start sanding the paint or water blast the area. I d the paint is peeling in an asbestos sided house i know you can t scrape it is it safe to peel what you can by hand.

What may prove to be a very expensive removal and or abatement which needs to disposed of properly and then new siding installed adds to the significant cost of replacement. Painting siding versus replacing. Cleaning this siding takes some care since asbestos could be released into the air and cause health problems for those present. 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.

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. Peeling chipping paint is a minor annoyance for most buyers. Begin by analyzing a paint sample for lead content. Besides the need to create a good surface for painting asbestos siding there are two other areas of concern.

Often since asbestos siding holds paint so well there won t be any but if there is it you must remove it before you can repaint. In our page top photo of badly peeling paint on fiber cement lap siding we suspect that the wrong paint was used the paint was improperly mixed a primer was needed or the paint was applied over a chalked or damp surface. But in a home built before 1978 peeling paint could indicate the presence of lead based paint. Since asbestos is only dangerous when it is in a friable state you will remove the paint without sanding or scraping.

Remove any peeling paint. You can power wash any loose paint or simply scrape and remove any. It is your decision whether to paint or removal and replace remember it is always more affordable to paint old asbestos siding. The ingestion of lead based paint can lead to kidney damage nerve damage and a whole host of other problems.

Many homes used this type of siding because it was easy to clean and more durable than other substances. These are easily prepared and easy to repaint. Use a water blaster for the large pieces and allow the siding to dry. Does the strata complex have asbestos cement sheeting.

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. There is a dusty chalkiness present.