How to Remove Asbestos Siding
Lay 6-mil plastic sheeting down on the ground around the building.. Put on protective coveralls, gloves, goggles, shoe covers, and a respirator.. Create a safe zone with signs or warning tape to keep people away.
Steps
Lay 6-mil plastic sheeting down on the ground around the building.
Lay 6-mil plastic sheeting down on the ground around the building.
Put on protective coveralls, gloves, goggles, shoe covers, and a respirator.
Put on protective coveralls, gloves, goggles, shoe covers, and a respirator.
Create a safe zone with signs or warning tape to keep people away.
Create a safe zone with signs or warning tape to keep people away.
Keep all of the building's windows and doors closed.
Keep all of the building's windows and doors closed.
Spray down all the siding you will be removing with water to minimize dust.
Spray down all the siding you will be removing with water to minimize dust.
Work your way from top to bottom and left to right.
Work your way from top to bottom and left to right.
Pry out nails and remove whole pieces of siding.
Pry out nails and remove whole pieces of siding.
Set the pieces gently down on the 6-mil plastic sheeting as you go.
Set the pieces gently down on the 6-mil plastic sheeting as you go.
Keep spraying the removed siding with water to keep it wet.
Keep spraying the removed siding with water to keep it wet.
Seal up the removed siding in 6-mil plastic bags and label them.
Seal up the removed siding in 6-mil plastic bags and label them.
Seal all disposable protective gear in 6-mil plastic bags to get rid of.
Seal all disposable protective gear in 6-mil plastic bags to get rid of.
Dispose of all asbestos-contaminated material
Dispose of all asbestos-contaminated material
Wash all tools and gear used to remove the siding with soap and water.
Wash all tools and gear used to remove the siding with soap and water.
Shower thoroughly after you are finished working.
Shower thoroughly after you are finished working.
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