The Truth About Asbestos-Cement Siding

Many homeowners are well aware of the health risks of asbestos. However, asbestos is present beyond the interior walls and ceilings. It’s also present in older cement siding. Should you remove asbestos-cement siding or take some other form of remediation?

The Dangers of Asbestos

Asbestos is no danger as long as the material remains intact. However, when the material comes apart, anyone in close proximity is at risk of inhaling the airborne fibers. Researchers have linked asbestos to various diseases, such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

What About Asbestos Siding?

As long as asbestos siding remains in good condition, it poses minimal health hazards. In fact, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors even noted some benefits of cement siding. This includes its high fire resistance, termite resistance, and the ability to mimic the appearance of other siding material.

Health risks aside, asbestos siding has a few disadvantages as well. Unlike wood siding, which you can refurbish via staining or sanding, you cannot do so with asbestos. In addition, the material is brittle and is prone to cracking if you pressure wash the surface.

Should You Remove Asbestos Siding?

Removal is an option. However, when inspectors work with old asbestos-cement siding, the standard procedure is normally to cover it with new siding. Removal is more labor-intensive, which translates to higher costs for the homeowner. On top of that, asbestos removal in some areas requires a permit from the city. In any case, we definitely do not recommend DIY removal. This poses significant risk not just to your family but to neighbors as well.

We Seal Asbestos-Cement Siding

Call Exteriors Unlimited if your home contains outdated cement siding. We’ll update your home with new siding and windows. Our gallery showcases more up-to-date siding. Asbestos-cement siding poses a health risk, and sealing may be the appropriate course of action.

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Angie Sivertsen

2022-06-02

roxanne allen

2022-06-01

This is a good company that does quality work. The owner is responsive to questions and all the employees have been great to have in and around the house. My siding and window gave my old house a new shine. I recommend them without hesitation.

Garrett Wacker

2022-05-19

Justin Vorhees

These guys are great to work with. Quality people

Jerry Adamson

2021-12-08

Exteriors Unlimited replaced the vinyl siding on the south wall of our house, the other 3 sides were already hardie board. The crew headed by Eric were on time, worked very well as a team. Completed the job on time within the budget. The siding was a large project, about 2500 sq ft, up to a height of close to 40 feet. Am very pleased with the job and highly recommend Exteriors Unlimited.

ifLogic Inc.

2021-12-01

I find it amusing that Google lists "Exterior Decorating" but not "Exterior Siding" as choices in the "services they performed" section of this review. Really? How many people hire exterior decorators verses exterior siders? Just saying. Anyway, on with the review! Outstanding! I was a bit surprised when I asked the guy who showed up to start the siding project about the needs of the crew who would be working on my house, the surprise was when he said "I am the crew." ?. I was expecting two or three more people. However, I wasn't disappointed. Eric was great! He took the time needed to do the job right the first time. Surprisingly quick for just one person, he was done in about three weeks. That included a couple days or so when he wasn't able to work because the high winds didn't make it safe. Even so, he did an excellent job carefully installing all the layers needed for the insulated vinyl siding and aluminium fascia, soffit, & window/door trim. Eric was very respectful of our property, and spent time at the end of each day cleaning up after himself. At the end of the job he spent extra time to be sure he'd cleaned up all the waste and parts left over as well. He did good! ? Our house looks brand new on the outside, and increased both the insulation value AND home value too. Eric was very friendly and easy going. Answered patiently all my questions and, without interfering in getting the job done, put up with my daily conversations (these were only about 10 to 15 mins a day during his breaks). To be honest, I kind of miss chatting with him, I'm retired/disabled so don't get out much so it was nice to have someone to chat with for a bit. All in all, he did a superb job in a timely manner while dealing with challenges of weather and a chatty home owner ?. His nearly 30 years of experience showed in the quality of workmanship. I would highly recommend Exteriors Unlimited to anyone looking to reside their home. I am certain they will not be disappointed.

Karen Ankley

2021-11-03

Working with this company was the most positive experience I've ever had working with a contractor. Everyone was so professional, pleasant and detail oriented. James, the Window Installer, came every day with a set goal and worked to completion. He noticed a small scratch on one of the window sashes that I'm not sure I would have seen and ordered me a new one. James wrapped all the windows as well and did an awesome job! Ben and Zach installed new soffit and fascia and even fixed some of the vinyl siding that suffered from the heat this summer which wasn't part of the job. Everyone cleaned up at the end of each day. These gentlemen treated my home as if it were their own with the care they showed. Everyone communicated the timelines and kept to them. Shout out to Mike, Randy and Dennis as well for all they did from beginning to end. My house looks brand new! This is an excellent company that I will definitely work with again.

Ray Torella

2021-10-28

What a professional business. Had new windows and hardy board siding installed. This company and the installers go above and beyond to make the customer happy! Not like others who send a large crew who flim flam the job. These guys are professionals and friendly. A++ in my book!

Raymond Holbrook

2021-10-19

Awesome to work with. Highly recommend this company. They did two roofs for my mom. Which were great. She is who recommend new heights roofing and totally empress. Great job to the crew.

Angie Hawley

2021-07-28

Exteriors Unlimited replaced 21 windows, turning 7 of them from rounded windows to square, installed a glass slider and a front door. Dennis (owner) was very professional and easy to work with. James (the installer), was FANTASTIC. He took so much pride in his work and every day walked us through his plan for the day and promptly brought up any concerns he saw and shared proposed solutions. He arrived on time, worked all day and never left a mess behind. We will be customers for life and will never recommend anyone else!