However removing the asbestos siding first though more expensive is the best alternative in the long run.
Removing asphalt siding.
But because one thing often leads to another i e merely removing a nail leads to the temptation to smash a shingle to remove it all because the nail won t come out we are issuing the full set of safety warnings.
Some of it dribbled down the side of the wall.
Use a flat pry bar to remove the asbestos siding or roofing material starting from the top.
Keep the asbestos material that has been removed wet.
Otherwise why not call the manufacturer of the sealer and ask for their advice.
How to remove tar from siding without damaging the siding.
Put the asbestos siding or roofing material in sealed plastic bags and dispose of it properly at a landfill designed to handle hazardous waste.
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I recommend having a certified asbestos removal contractor take the existing asbestos siding off though in many areas homeowners are allowed remove asbestos siding themselves if they follow proper precautions.
This article provides photographs of asphalt based siding products and discusses common defects observed in asphalt exterior building siding such as buckling splitting cracks odors and questions about the need for a vapor barrier behind asphalt siding and over building sheathing.
We had our driveway sealed this past fall and i just noticed that the crew sprayed some asphalt sealer on the side.
How can i clean asphalt sealer off of vinyl siding.
It s been there for years and i afraid to try to scrape or scrub it off for fear of damaging the siding.
Alternatively if you leave the asbestos on your home you can safely seal the old siding underneath the new siding and because asbestos is an excellent insulator you will actually be adding to the energy efficiency of your home by leaving it on.
In other cases it must come off.
I have a home that a previous owner used tar on the roof.
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