Asbesto Siding Drilling

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Asbesto siding drilling.

Standard procedure for drilling transite is to spray the area with a squirt bottle with paper towels underneath to catch the droppings and drill relatively slowly while continuously spraying the area. I ve searched this diy forum for some tips on drilling asbestos siding but the closest i found was folks discussing cutting holes in asbestos siding. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Health risks with asbestos siding according to the epa exposure to asbestos can lead to lung diseases like lung cancer mesothelioma and asbestosis.

See epa s about pdf page to learn more. However the regulations do not prohibit drilling into acm as long as the task is controlled in accordance with the regulations. If you happen to have a completely sealed hepa vacuum use that while drilling as well. It wont keep you completely safe but its better than nothing.

While these are obviously terrible diseases the risk associated with exposure from asbestos cement siding isn t that great unless you re cutting drilling or removing damaged siding. This siding is in 100 perfect condition the entire way around the house. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. If you really have to drill into it get it wet first and continuously spray it with water while drilling.

Burke re applicability to category ii material january 8 1992 pdf 3 pp 94 k letter to j. Otherwise this work would be a class ii asbestos operation. Asbestos cement can be dangerous if pulverized by sawing sanding breaking etc. Drilling asbestos containing material acm drilling of acm for any purpose is not encouraged by worksafe.

Removal of or drilling through asbestos containing floor tile and or mastic is a class iii operation under the osha asbestos standard for construction 29 cfr 1926 1101 as long as the amount of asbestos containing debris from the work can be contained in one standard sized waste bag not exceeding 60 inches in length and width. No installing new siding over the old asbestos siding isn t a viable option. The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough. You can t drive screws and nails through them without pre drilling.

If it was your job you would have to wear ppe but if your only doing it the one time your probably fine. This would trigger dust and asbestos dust is a problem as i ve mentioned. Asbestos shingles are relatively strong but brittle.