When it comes to repairing an asbestos siding it is recommended to hand over the task to a certified and reputed professional.
Replacing asbestos siding with vinyl siding.
Applying a layer of sheathing or sheets of foam insulation over the asbestos then covering it with vinyl siding is a common practice.
But be sure to check your local building codes first to see if it is allowed in your area.
A typical procedure is to install furring strips on the existing wall avoiding breaking the existing siding.
When you want to better insulate your house and save some money you may decide to install vinyl siding on top of the existing asbestos siding.
In that case you add some extra insulation on to the walls of your house.
Asbestos siding replacement can take different forms from replacing all older siding on your home to replacing just a few pieces.
However removing the asbestos siding first though more expensive is the best alternative in the long run.
A common remodeling practice is to install new vinyl or aluminum siding over cement asbestos shingle siding as well as over many other older siding materials when the old siding has become damaged leaky or cosmetically ugly.
Asbestos siding provides better insulation for the walls.
Alternatively if you leave the asbestos on your home you can safely seal the old siding underneath the new siding and because asbestos is an excellent insulator you will actually be adding to the energy efficiency of your home by leaving it on.
Asbestos removal vinyl siding replacement costs.
Removing asbestos is often cost prohibitive for most people.
The cost to remove asbestos siding and then install vinyl ranges between 11 000 and 20 000.