Code enforcement officers information.
Does the county list if the siding is asbestos.
Testing your siding for asbestos.
Hiring an asbestos abatement contractor.
If your siding fits either of these descriptions you should consider having it tested.
However failure to bag handle label and dispose of asbestos siding according to environmental protection agency epa and occupational safety and health administration osha regulations puts you and others disposing of the asbestos at risk.
Transportation and disposal of acm waste are regulated by the dep as well.
Asbestos can be found in vinyl flooring patching compounds and textured paints sprayed acoustic ceilings acoustic ceiling tiles stove insulation furnace insulation pipe insulation wall and ceiling insulation roofing shingles and siding home appliances fire retardant clothing vehicle brake pads and cement pipe.
Just having asbestos siding and roofing on your home does not pose a hazard to your health.
Cement asbestos siding transite pipe and surface insulation door window caulk and glazing it should be noted that while suspect for asbestos flooring roofing and siding materials which are commonly disturbed in renovation and or demolition activities are typically considered non friable in that the material is not crumbly and.
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.
Asbestos siding removal isn t free but if you re having it replaced with something else you just might be able to get a good deal with the company you end up choosing.
Online asbestos notification system the florida department of environmental protection s dep division of air resource management is pleased to offerto the businesses and residents of floridathe online asbestos notification system.
You can now submit your notification of demolition or asbestos renovation online.
If you suspect that your siding may contain asbestos there is no need for alarm.
Errata sheet june 2011 national list of asbestos landfills epa 400 r 92 008.
The reported costs for such projects range from 500 to 4 500 while the typical cost for asbestos siding removal is generally between 1 000 and 2 500.
The siding may also contain asbestos if it is old with a wood grain texture to resemble cedar.
Creating an account is easy.
Transportation and disposal of asbestos containing materials.
March 1992 this errata sheet identifies two facilities listed in u s epa 400 r 92 008 march 1992 national list of asbestos landfills two non hazardous class 2 waste landfills owned by robroy industries are listed in this publication on pages vi 53 and vi 54 according to information obtained from the texas.
Sometimes asbestos containing roofing and siding can be covered with new materials.
Check your local building codes.
While older homes will likely contain asbestos in roofing insulation and tiles it can also be present in exterior siding.
To submit your notification or.
Asbestos inspection required prior to demolition and renovation.
Asbestos ranks high on the list of dangerous substances because of its toxic and carcinogenic properties when airborne.