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Asbestos Siding Removal

Asbestos Siding Removal In Kansas City

Asbestos cement siding was a popular choice on Kansas City homes built from the 1920s through the 1970s because it was durable, fire resistant and cheap to maintain. ABC Environmental Contracting Services offers asbestos testing and asbestos removal to help you find out whether your siding contains asbestos and, if it does, whether it needs to come off. In most cases asbestos siding in good condition is not a health risk unless it is cracked, drilled, cut or broken. Contact us to find out whether your siding is safe.

About Asbestos Siding

Asbestos siding is made of asbestos fibers mixed with cement. It is brittle and can break easily when it is pried off, dropped or cut, releasing asbestos fibers into the air around your home. Rules on whether a homeowner can remove asbestos siding themselves vary, so always check with your city and state before starting any work. Given the health risks involved, we strongly recommend professional asbestos siding removal. Your family’s health is our priority.

What You Need To Know About Removing Old Asbestos Siding

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
  • a pry bar to dislodge nails and siding
  • nailhead cutter
  • scissors or knife to cut plastic sheeting
  • 6-mil polyethylene plastic sheeting
  • HEPA approved respirator
  • disposable coveralls, rubber boots or shoe covers, gloves and safety glasses
  • asbestos disposal bags
  • duct tape
  • garden hose with sprayer
  • liquid dish soap

Pro’s

  • less expensive
  • you can remove it on your own time frame

Con’s

  • the possibility of being exposed to asbestos
  • dirty time-consuming job
  • requires permit
  • could be difficult to complete in 1 day
  • responsible for proper disposal of asbestos

The cons far outweigh the pros when considering a DIY asbestos siding removal project. Asbestos fibers are considered hazardous waste and are nothing to fool around with. Incorrectly handling asbestos can accidentally expose your family and neighbors. Be smart- call the professionals at ABC Environmental Contracting Services.

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Anthony Myersa year ago
We called them on a Wednesday and they were out there Friday morning to tear down sheetrock and insulation, set up equipment. Great company
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