Is asbestos siding illegal?

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Problem exist when removing for construction

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Asbestos is a specialty field.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Only if it is installed today. This material cannot be used by today's building codes. The EPA has a ban on this product.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It is illegal to install new asbestos siding in Colorado. But, existing asbestos siding is legal. Asbestos siding must be properly removed and discarded during a remodel or demolition.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: This form of siding was used for many years throughout the US. It is not manufactured now because of the health hazards. Proper precautions must be used for any repair or replacement of the siding.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Asbestos siding is not sold or used anymore. If you need to replace asbestos shingles there are several companies that make cement fiberboard shingles that have no asbestos in them.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: I am not sure about sdtate to state, I would say yes.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Yes for new construction, but it is satisfactory on existing homes as long as it is still in tact.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: It is not illegal but can be a hazard if it is disturbed. Cutting or breaking it can release the asbestos fibers.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: New building codes do not allow asbestos to be used in any application of home construction

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: some older homes still contain asbestos siding

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Not allowed in new installation.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Now it is.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: According to current building codes yes. Asbestos has been used in thousands of applications in the past. There is still many homes that have asbestos components.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Asbestos siding, while not a common material in newer consrtruction, is not illegal. Many older homes still have asbestos siding in use. As an inspector I advise my clients to the presence of asbestos siding, and recommend that when or if they plan on replacing the asbestos siding to choose a newer material.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: There are some cities that require it being covered with siding

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Harmful to humans

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: New installation is illegal, but existing asbestos siding is acceptable and considered encapsulated.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: New installation is illegal, but existing asbestos siding is acceptable if encapsulated.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: Not used today but was an approved product in the past.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: It is not. However it is not commonly used today.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If it's friable and deteriorated.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I'm not sure if it's illegal. I know that you should be able to buy it anymore. It's still used in other countries.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It is not illegal to own a home a home containing asbestos. It is illegal to sell asbestos products for home installation.

Answer: No, never
Explanation: No its is not illegal, but no longer produced