Outside the portland metropolitan area and northwest region of oregon you may hold small properly packaged and labeled amounts of asbestos containing materials for a deq household hazardous waste collection event.
Asbestos siding repair portland oregon.
It is very brittle and has a tendency to crack and break when nailed which can release asbestos fibers into both the air and ground.
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A brief history of asbestos cement siding.
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Asbestos fibers can also settle on your clothing if you do break and disturb the material leading to the possible contamination of your home and anyone living.
Exposure to and breathing asbestos fibers can result in lung problems and cancer.
Asbestos siding is composed of asbestos fibers mixed with portland cement.
The decision to repair and replace any siding that contains asbestos always carries a certain amount of risk with care required to not disturb and make friable any asbestos fibers.
Asbestos is a fibrous substance that was used in construction of houses due to its fireproof characteristics.
How to repair maintain asbestos cement siding.
This article explains the maintenance repair or replacement of cement asbestos shingle siding on buildings.
We are headquartered in portland oregon and serve the pacific northwest through our 6 satellite offices.
We are a licensed bonded and insured general contractor specializing in home repairs since 2005.
Asbestos cement is a mixture of portland cement reinforced with asbestos fibers.
The portland cement binds asbestos fibers into a hard mass.
For information about proper packaging and labeling of asbestos waste ask metro at 503 234 3000 or consult deq.
When it comes to repairing an asbestos siding it is recommended to hand over the task to a certified and reputed professional.
Asbestos is a dangerous material and you would do good by calling professionals for the repair work.
Asbestos cement was first developed in 1905 by the johns manville company who became one of the premier manufacturers of cement asbestos materials.