It can cause cancer if airborne if the fibers become airborne inhalation of the fibers can cause cancer.
No worries on asbestos siding.
With the pros being mentioned about asbestos siding it s also important to mention the cons since there s a reason why the material was banned in many countries.
Wrong this is an environmental clean up not a fire restoration.
It is rot proof insect proof fire proof requires no painting and no real maintenance at all which was just as appealing to homeowners in the 1920s as it is today.
Other than the fact that inhaling the fibers of asbestos can cause major health problems like asbestosis and mesothelioma it truly is a miracle product.
Made to mimic the look and feel of older asbestos siding the gaf weatherside line comes in a variety of styles and textures with all of the fiber cement siding completely safe and asbestos free so the siding can be sawn cut and drilled as needed with no worries whatsoever.
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