How To Seal Asbestos Siding

If containers are to be wrapped rather than bagged use 6 mil polyethylene plastic and ensure all seams are sealed with duct tape.

How to seal asbestos siding. Twist top of each filled bag bend twisted part in half and seal it with duct tape. Allow the primer to dry completely. If asbestos tiles are covered with carpeting or a floating floor made of wood bamboo cork linoleum or vinyl along with the appropriate vapor barrier the potential for creating friable asbestos and resultant health effects is very low. Wear a properly fitted.

The primer creates an adhesive surface for the paint and helps seal the color of the old paint. Seal up the removed siding in 6 mil plastic bags and label them. Place 6 mil plastic sheeting on the ground around the house to catch any debris. Use the hammer and pry bar to remove the baseboards along the floor in the area that has the asbestos tile.

Removing the boards allows better application of the embossing leveler. As always it s best to consult with local authorities and professionals that specialize in this field. Label the sealed bags with asbestos warning labels. Affix an asbestos warning label to each sealed package.

You can roll it or brush it on but make sure you get under the small lip at the bottom of each asbestos siding shingle. Apply a coat of primer to the newly cleaned siding.