The epa can give some money toward the cleanup of these kinds of sites.
Government assistance removing asbestos siding.
Asbestos siding removal is a thankless yet often unnecessary task.
This program works to prevent emissions of asbestos containing materials during both renovation and demolition projects.
As an alternative you can either paint or side over it.
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Yet removal may be unnecessary.
I recommend having a certified asbestos removal contractor take the existing asbestos siding off though in many areas homeowners are allowed remove asbestos siding themselves if they follow proper precautions.
Wet down the asbestos siding or roofing with a mixture of water and liquid soap in a pump up sprayer to limit dust.
Asbestos abatement assistance is usually implemented at the state level.
See epa s about pdf page to learn more.
Asbestos siding is durable and generally not as hazardous as asbestos pipe or boiler insulation.
Asbestos siding never needs to be removed simply because it is asbestos.
To determine whether you need asbestos abatement and to apply for government assistance start by contacting your regional epa office or your state s department of environment.
Although some contractors insist on removing the siding before replacing it there is no state requirement that the siding be removed before new siding is installed on the house.
Keep the asbestos material that has been removed wet.
The epa asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources exposure and health effects what to do if you suspect asbestos training and laws and regulations.
Dufour re applicability to transite siding january 14 1993 pdf 4 pp 129 k.
Burke re applicability to category ii material january 8 1992 pdf 3 pp 94 k letter to j.
It is thankless because after all of that time and money spent on removal you are now the owner of a house that needs immediate re siding and more expenditure of money.
Brownfield sites and superfund sites are designated by the u s.
Epa and refer to any commercial or industrial property that can no longer be used safely until asbestos or other hazardous materials have been removed.