Green Asbestos Siding

The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough.

Green asbestos siding.

Fortunately siding can be cleaned to remove not only green stains but other dirt and stains that may be taking over the homes exterior. That cement was then pressed into siding shingles that came in a wide variety of sizes profiles and textures. The siding may also contain asbestos if it is old with a wood grain texture to resemble cedar. Asbestos siding achieved its height in popularity between the 1920s and 1970s.

Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement. It is very brittle and has a tendency to crack and break when nailed which can release asbestos fibers into both the air and ground. These shingles are generally 12 by 24 inches and the bottom tends to have a wave like pattern though that is not always the case. Box 1049 columbus oh 43216 1049.

Town st suite 700 columbus oh 43215. Green stains on siding are usually the result of mold mildew algae or moss. Testing your siding for asbestos. When house siding begins to turn green it diminishes the exterior appearance of the home.

If your siding fits either of these descriptions you should consider having it tested. It is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years. The epa asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources exposure and health effects what to do if you suspect asbestos training and laws and regulations. Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer.

Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. Cleaning this siding takes some care since asbestos could be released into the air and cause health problems for those present. Asbestos siding was made by adding asbestos a naturally occurring mineral to portland cement. Asbestos program ohio epa dapc 50 w.

Asbestos program ohio epa dapc p o. New rules enacted by ohio epa effective march 2 2012 will affect the types of asbestos containing material acm that can be accepted at ohio s construction and demolition debris c dd landfills. Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. These stains occur naturally over time.

Many homes used this type of siding because it was easy to clean and more durable than other substances.