Continuing publicity about the perils of asbestos worries many homeowners whose homes contain asbestos-related products that are seldom mentioned or dealt with in the reports. An example is ...

Melvin Rice of Baltimore asks whether it’s better to remove or to side over the asbestos shingle siding on his house when vinyl siding is installed. Half of the contractors he’s talked with recommend ...

The cost of asbestos siding removal averages $5,700, but a typical range is between $690 and $20,000. Some key factors that affect the total removal cost include the size of the area, type of asbestos ...

Q: We recently made a purchase offer on a 60-year old house. When we received the “Form 17” property disclosure statement from the listing agent, we discovered that the house has “asbestos siding” ...

The mere presence of asbestos siding should not be a deal-killer. Just make sure you are buying the house at a good price that takes into account the negative impact that the siding may have on buyers ...

San Francisco, November 14, 2023 – A new study summarizing exposures to asbestos during the installation and removal of asbestos cement products demonstrates that these construction activities almost ...

Q: We're about to buy an old house that has asbestos siding and are unsure about whether to proceed with the purchase. We have two children and are very concerned about health hazards. What can you ...

Thousands of homes are covered with asbestos-cement siding shingles that provide a durable and easy-to-maintain finish. Repair or replacement of shingles is sometimes needed, however, and many ...

QDEAR BARRY: We are buying an old house and were told by our home inspector that the tile siding probably contains asbestos. Neither the sellers nor their agent have provided any documentation to ...

As the weather warms up and home improvement projects are at the top of many to-do lists, many people opt for do-it-yourself renovations rather than professional remodels. However, home renovations ...

DEAR TIM: My New Year’s resolution is to install new lap siding on my home. I’ve narrowed it down to fiber cement siding because of its durablity and good looks. However, I’m stumped as to how to ...