Cement Asbestos Siding Shingles

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Cement asbestos siding shingles.

China glaze was a trademarked name for a cement asbestos siding shingle filed by u s. Weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles. So it would be reasonable to treat your siding as presumed asbestos containing material. The siding was made by combining cement with asbestos which is a naturally occurring mineral that is fibrous in nature and fireproof.

It s available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years. When the asbestos cement siding is soiled or moldy or has an algae coating we prefer to gently clean the surface with a sprayer perhaps a deck cleaner solution. We consider asbestos cement wall shingles a durable and fire resistant roof and an asset to the building provided that the siding is in good condition. Our research found that the term china glaze siding was first used in february 1957.

Manufactured from a mix of asbestos fibers and hydraulic cement asbestos cement roof shingles were rigid durable and fireproof. Adding asbestos to the cement shingles gave them more strength and resistance to fire as well as rot and termite resistance due to the nature of the product. The use of a pressure washer for maintenance can crack the siding and lead to moisture intrusion if the pressure setting is high enough. Gypsum and trademarked in 1962.

It is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to match many of the old siding shingles installed over the last 60 years. But because the material is easily damaged by a heavy handed worker unfamiliar with the materials involved asbestos cement siding has to be repaired and maintained with care. Asbestos cement siding is very brittle and can be easily chipped cracked or broken. Weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and weatherside fiber cement siding is the 1 and only solution for replacing or repairing old asbestos siding shingles.

Fiber cement shingles both new non asbestos product and the older asbestos cement product are provided from the manufacturer with a coated surface usually white.