Applying a layer of sheathing or sheets of foam insulation over the asbestos then covering it with vinyl siding is a common practice.
How to install vinyl siding over asbestos siding.
Asbestos cement shingle siding is common on houses built or re sided from the 1940s generally through the 1960s.
However we would like to eventually vinly side the house and wondered if just going over the old siding would be fine.
This goes for fiber cement hardwood and masonite siding.
By the way i live in northeast nj.
Select one area of the house at the bottom of the house to work on and start there and work your way up.
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Is it advisable to install vinyl siding over asbestos siding.
Was the problem that they put new siding over old or that they put new siding over a rotted wall with no drainage plain in between.
I have asbestos siding hard brittle shinglelike covering my whole house.
Step 4 install vinyl siding.
While covering lap siding with vinyl is an option for some siding other varieties of lap siding can t be covered by vinyl.
The asbestos was installed over original wood board siding 3 4 thick.
The siding is in good condition no major breaks cracks.
Hold your backer board firmly in place and use corrosion resistant screws to install your backer board to the home.
Attach it to the existing siding with galvanized screws at the corners and then screws every few inches to fasten it in place.
Since the screws will be going through the asbestos siding this step is critical.
Generally the best idea is to remove any existing siding from your exterior walls before installing the vinyl siding.
We are looking at a house to buy which has asbestos siding.
Use foam board rated for exterior use that is mold and mildew resistant as well as waterproof.
I ve seen house fires where the vinyl siding burned off only to reveal the superior asbestos shingles underneath which saved the house.
If the job had been done right the house would have been a total loss.
I put felt paper only.
In general it was a very successful siding material and continues to perform well.
Place the foam board over the wall and screw in place.
I think even inspectors have come to realize that asbestos is safe when it is contained.
But be sure to check your local building codes first to see if it is allowed in your area.
