The replacements for asbestos cement roofing products are reinforced with a variety of fibers including fiberglass.
Replace asbestos shingle roof.
If a category ii transite a non friable asbestos containing material with more than 1 asbestos which is what most roofing and siding material will fall under including asbestos slate is in good condition it can be broken without causing the material to be regulated.
Find cement fiber shingles that are reminiscent of your current shingles if you only need to replace a few or choose a new style of shingle if you re replacing them all.
Asbestos isn t used as a building material any more due to the health risk it poses.
Asbestos roofing can be easily and safely removed.
Some of the substitute products have been in use for more than 30 years 2008.
Expected to act on the material in the course of demolition or renovation.
Other replacements for asbestos cement roofing use both different fibers and a different aggregate perlite to replace the asbestos.
You may be able to repair the roof rather than replace if the roof is in good shape with any type of repair the asbestos remains in place.
In other words hand pressure.
Then you can choose to replace your roof with slate steel or asphalt shingles or your siding with vinyl asbestos free fiber cement or steel.
A qualified asbestos abatement contractor can evaluate the damage and course of action for you.
The first step is to either seal or cover the asbestos material to ensure the fibers are not released into the air.
A professional asbestos abatement team can quickly legally and safely remove your existing roof or siding and handle the disposal of this material.