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<blockquote data-quote="gundummy911" data-source="post: 1322445" data-attributes="member: 2461"><p>I never caught what exactly you think has asbestos in it, is it insulation or are we talkin' about that old cement siding stuff? The siding can be removed, but it is very labor intensive and highly regulated. As far as actual health hazards, as long as you keep it wet while handling it and don't try to break or cut it its supposed to be doable, BUT, try to even touch it without breaking it! the dust that comes off of it contains the asbestos fibers and only becomes airborn when the panels are broken.</p><p> The folks at the EPA INSIST that when you removed it, you have to first enclose the entire area in plastic, then rig a water bath that keeps the surface Constantly saturated, and last but not least, all this has to be done in a high level Hazmat suit including boots gloves and a respirator.</p><p> As far as bagging it it up and putting it in the dumpster is concerned, They (the GOV) prefers that you stack it in 20 pound bundles, bag it, then wrap it in heavy plastic, duct tape it, mark it as to where it came from and what date it was removed, then stack it in a cool dry place (indoors) on your property until THEY tell you its safe to take to the special govt disposal facility.</p><p> ALTHOUGH, You might wanna take a sample to the county agent and have it tested because guess what? NOT ALL of that siding actually contains asbestos, same is true for the "cellulose" stuff they used to blow in the attics. some times it does and sometime it don't.</p><p></p><p> Asbestos is like a snake, don't mess with it, and it won't mess with you!! My advice? VERY carefully back away and put up some of that pretty, never needs paintin' Vinyl siding right over it and forget about it!</p><p></p><p> P.S.</p><p> I had a very close family friend recently pass away from Mesothelioma as a result of working on a clean up crew that hauled Asbestos out of those big ovens at the glass plant that blew up in Okmulgee about 50 years ago. Friends, it was NOT pretty!</p><p></p><p>Please don't play with that stuff!</p><p>JMHO!</p><p>BT</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gundummy911, post: 1322445, member: 2461"] I never caught what exactly you think has asbestos in it, is it insulation or are we talkin' about that old cement siding stuff? The siding can be removed, but it is very labor intensive and highly regulated. As far as actual health hazards, as long as you keep it wet while handling it and don't try to break or cut it its supposed to be doable, BUT, try to even touch it without breaking it! the dust that comes off of it contains the asbestos fibers and only becomes airborn when the panels are broken. The folks at the EPA INSIST that when you removed it, you have to first enclose the entire area in plastic, then rig a water bath that keeps the surface Constantly saturated, and last but not least, all this has to be done in a high level Hazmat suit including boots gloves and a respirator. As far as bagging it it up and putting it in the dumpster is concerned, They (the GOV) prefers that you stack it in 20 pound bundles, bag it, then wrap it in heavy plastic, duct tape it, mark it as to where it came from and what date it was removed, then stack it in a cool dry place (indoors) on your property until THEY tell you its safe to take to the special govt disposal facility. ALTHOUGH, You might wanna take a sample to the county agent and have it tested because guess what? NOT ALL of that siding actually contains asbestos, same is true for the "cellulose" stuff they used to blow in the attics. some times it does and sometime it don't. Asbestos is like a snake, don't mess with it, and it won't mess with you!! My advice? VERY carefully back away and put up some of that pretty, never needs paintin' Vinyl siding right over it and forget about it! P.S. I had a very close family friend recently pass away from Mesothelioma as a result of working on a clean up crew that hauled Asbestos out of those big ovens at the glass plant that blew up in Okmulgee about 50 years ago. Friends, it was NOT pretty! Please don't play with that stuff! JMHO! BT [/QUOTE]
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