Green Asbestos Siding

When house siding begins to turn green it diminishes the exterior appearance of the home.

Green asbestos siding.

The resulting product was very durable fire resistant and absorbed paint well. The siding may also contain asbestos if it is old with a wood grain texture to resemble cedar. Weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles. Asbestos siding was made by adding asbestos a naturally occurring mineral to portland cement.

These shingles are generally 12 by 24 inches and the bottom tends to have a wave like pattern though that is not always the case. It is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years. Testing your siding for asbestos. Green stains on siding are usually the result of mold mildew algae or moss.

The epa asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources exposure and health effects what to do if you suspect asbestos training and laws and regulations. Asbestos program ohio epa dapc 50 w. Many homes used this type of siding because it was easy to clean and more durable than other substances. The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough.

Cleaning this siding takes some care since asbestos could be released into the air and cause health problems for those present. Town st suite 700 columbus oh 43215. These stains occur naturally over time. Asbestos program ohio epa dapc p o.

New rules enacted by ohio epa effective march 2 2012 will affect the types of asbestos containing material acm that can be accepted at ohio s construction and demolition debris c dd landfills. Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement. 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. Box 1049 columbus oh 43216 1049.

Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. If your siding fits either of these descriptions you should consider having it tested. Fortunately siding can be cleaned to remove not only green stains but other dirt and stains that may be taking over the homes exterior. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken.

Asbestos siding achieved its height in popularity between the 1920s and 1970s.