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Can asbestos siding be covered?

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41%
No
25%
In some cases
20%
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Question: Can asbestos siding be covered?
Top Answer (41% of 39 votes): Yes.

Answer: No
Explanation: Asbestos should not be covered up with masonry. Covering it doesn’t eliminate the health risks or meet legal safety standards. The safest option is proper asbestos removal by a licensed professional.
Brickies Masonry Company
Answer: No
Explanation: Asbestos can kill you u don't want it anywhere in ur house
Srp inc.
Answer: Yes
Explanation: As long as you use proper house wrapping you can go over the top of asbestos siding.
R&R Kustom Exteriors
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Answer: Unsure
Explanation: I say if you know about it, remove it. I would contact local authorities.
North State Inspections
Answer: No
Explanation: It's better to have it professionally removed a desposed of
Custom Sunrooms & Home Improvements
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Asbestos siding can be covered but will require a special license to remove
Auer Aluminum & Construction
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: It is non friable and can be covered which makes it enclosed.
JCs Environmental Technologies
Answer: No
Explanation: you have to take it off and send it to a land field that takes asbestos. It also cause cancer.
Todd's Roofing & Siding
Answer: Unsure
Explanation: I am not sure, but I would recommend that it is removed and then new siding put up in place
JKM Home Inspections
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