Corner Flashing Over Asbestos Siding

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Corner flashing over asbestos siding.

For pricing and availability. Wrap asbestos siding in 6 mil thick plastic sheeting and secure the plastic with duct tape or place the debris in heavy duty plastic bags. Removing asbestos is often cost prohibitive for most people. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left.

Asbestos siding though hard can flake over time which will lead to the possibility of you inhaling the asbestos. Siding corner is primed white and has a wood grain surface. Trim boards that sit on top the siding. Do not throw or drop removed asbestos siding.

On most new homes the trim goes up after the siding is installed which creates a large gap that should not be caulked. This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable. 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. Use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look.

Painting the asbestos siding will help prevent this from happening. Choose a paint that is mold and mildew resistant as well as waterproof. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners. It is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years.

These pieces are used to protect the wood that is exposed after lap siding has been installed. Guide to siding over asbestos cement siding. Small temporary wall siding repairs to individual shingles can be made using copper or aluminum flashing material it can be painted color that looks a lot like the remaining cement asbestos shingles and this approach minimizes the chances of breaking more shingles during the repair. Edge strip for corners.

Spectra 24 in x actual length smooth black over white trim coil trim coil metal siding trim. 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.