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Step 1
Examine the siding on the exterior of your house. Look for areas that may be crumbling and cracking. If you think you may have asbestos, you will need to have it tested by a professional. Do not touch or scrape at the siding until you know for sure that it is or is not asbestos.
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Step 2
Contact a professional asbestos-removal company to have them test your siding. They will remove a small portion of the siding and test it for asbestos. They will contain the area so asbestos spores are not released into the atmosphere. They will wear HEPA filters to avoid exposing themselves to asbestos.
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Step 3
Wait for the results. You should know in a matter of days whether or not your siding has asbestos.
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Step 4
Determine what you want to do next. Asbestos on its own is not dangerous; however, the particles that are released into the air can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, pleural plaques or asbestosis. If you have cracking or crumbling asbestos, have a professional remove these areas and replace the siding with more up-to-date vinyl siding. If the siding is not asbestos, you can replace the siding yourself.
