Is asbestos siding harmful to humans?

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Unless disturbed

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Yes always if disturbed.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Asbestos is harmful and is a specialized field.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: No, not generally.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If damaged,exposed

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It is usually safe to be near asbestos siding that is in good condition. But, if the siding is aged and broken, there may be danger of inhalation.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Asbestos siding is harmless unless the dust is inhaled.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Asbestos siding was used on houses between 1905 and the 1960's. Cutting, sanding, or breaking these tiles is a health hazard. These actions release asbestos fibers into the air, and breathing these fibers is dangerous. If they are undamaged they do not provide any health risks. If you do decide to have them replaced you would need to hire a company that specializes in that type of work.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Only when friable. This means cut or handled in a manner that makes the material airborne

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It is harmful only if it has been disturbed. The fibers only become airborne during demolition.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Yes it is.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: So long as the asbestos is encapsulated and not exposed to the open-air it does not pose a significant threat to humans however should it be cracked broken or exposed could compose a carcinogen threat

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: when its friable

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the siding is damaged particulates may become airborne.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the surface is damaged, sanded , etc. the residue if breathed or otherwise exposed to it could cause certain undesirable medical conditions.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Asbestos siding is usually not dangerous if it is in good condition. If the siding is damaged and crumble when touch it is dangerous.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Asbestos must be friable before it becomes a danger to human health

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on handling method.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Asbestos in any for is harmful to humans

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: As long as it is not disturbed there is no immediate danger. Asbestos siding is considered encapsulated and poses little hazard to humans.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Asbestos is a known carcinogen and is very harmful to humans.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: As long as its not disturbed there is no immediate harm.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: not if there isnt any disturbance to material

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: the fiber can get stuck in your lungs

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the siding is broken and the particles become airborne.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If it's deteriorating, or if you do remodelling.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Only if it in damaged condition

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Asbestos is only dangerous when it becomes airborne (friable). If it is not being disturbed, it is general considered safe.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Asbestos siding is not harmful if it is sealed, and not broken, exposing fibers.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Only when disturbed.