Asbestos Siding Removal in Columbia, MO

Asbestos siding removal can be a daunting task. Here are some of the key steps required for removing asbestos siding:

• Asbestos removal permit.
• Asbestos Removal Warning signs should be posted in the work area.
• Lay a 6 ft wide strip of 6-mil plastic sheeting around the work area, and heavy-duty plastic bags to hold the siding once it is removed. The siding must be kept wet as you are working with it to reduce dust and particles from flying into the air.
• Wear a HEPA filter respirator approved for asbestos
• Disposable coveralls with a hood, rubber gloves, boots, and goggles need to be worn
• Never bring contaminated work clothes into your home
• Asbestos removal warning signs should be posted visibly for all to see
• Close all doors and windows during the removal process
• Keep the asbestos siding wet while removing the siding, use a mixture of water and liquid soap to spray on the siding
• Start at the top and work your way down
• When doing asbestos siding removal don’t break, drop or throw the siding
• Use 6-mil thick plastic sheeting to wrap the siding then dispose of in plastic bags, tape with duct tape to seal.
• Mark garbage bags with hazardous waste
• Know where you are going to dispose of it beforehand, check with local toxic waste disposal companies
• Dispose of all work clothing including boots, goggles etc.
• Wash all tools used
• Bath after removing asbestos, and before re-entering home