How To Remove Peeling Paint From Asbestos Siding

Bob vila interviews a contractor in the process of using a pressure washer to remove paint from exterior wood siding.

How to remove peeling paint from asbestos siding.

The first is the possible and almost certain presence of lead based paint on the siding and the second is the asbestos in the siding itself. You can power wash any loose paint or simply scrape and remove any. In our page top photo of badly peeling paint on fiber cement lap siding we suspect that the wrong paint was used the paint was improperly mixed a primer was needed or the paint was applied over a chalked or damp surface. Latex products won t stick to chalk alkyds will.

When you say asbestos shingles i presume you mean asbestos siding shingles. Often since asbestos siding holds paint so well there won t be any but if there is it you must remove it before you can repaint. Painting asbestos siding is often a much better alternative than trying to remove it. The chances are they will start sanding the paint or water blast the area.

Asbestos siding achieved its height in popularity between the 1920s and 1970s. Use a water blaster for the large pieces and allow the siding to dry. Work from the top down removing the snails to keep from breaking the asbestos siding. Use an exterior oil primer and.

For more on house painting visit. Asbestos shingles chalk badly even after a power wash you are likely not going to be able to remove it all. Many homes used this type of siding because it was easy to clean and more durable than other substances. Cleaning this siding takes some care since asbestos could be released into the air and cause health problems for those present.

Wrap asbestos siding in 6 mil thick plastic sheeting and secure the plastic with duct tape or place the debris in heavy duty plastic bags. Do not in any circumstance allow a painter or any other person to sand or water blast the peeling or buddling paint. Remove any peeling paint. The use of asbestos in any form was banned in australia from 31 december 2003.

It s not difficult at all to paint asbestos siding as one of its benefits is that paint easily adheres to it and it is very durable and can last for decades without chipping or cracking. Does the strata complex have asbestos cement sheeting. Do not throw or drop removed asbestos siding. These are easily prepared and easy to repaint.

Begin by analyzing a paint sample for lead content.