Great video. Thank you for sharing. I need to do exactly what u are doing and have never been able to remove an asbestos shingle without breaking it. Just what I needed.
Good job. I have to remove some to replace a wall and rough in for large window opening and door. I want to carefully do the same and put them back on after replacing wall. I like the way the asbestus holds up to the weather. They lasted over 50 years!
This guy is right on. I 've owned a house since '77 with asbestos roof shingles that was built in '43 mostly by women, all of the men were overseas fighting. I coated it last year with airport runway sealer and it looks brand new! Just remember don't drill, sand or break it and nothing to be afraid of. I wonder how many fiberglass shingles would last that long? I bet none!
Put on a mask spray with hose and rip down. Its outside. This is crazy... if u have done demolition of any kind in an old house chances are you have been exposed to asbestos. Take precautions as necessary but this no ppe and tickling the stuff is nuts! Put on a mask and get er done
Outside I have siding shingles. Inside floor tiles. This house was built in the 50's. Back then most houses head the siding. But it was used in caulk, ceiling tiles, insulation, etc. You are correct. It's everywhere.
In Massachusetts, They make us set up a poly containment now. We use a boom lift for high elevations and have to make a poly containment on the carriage and seal to house area were removing. It's insane !!!
I think that's overkill. The people who got sick from asbestos were working with it all day, every day, for years. It seems to me that a few people made a lot of money by exaggerating the dangers.
@@j.p.5304 That is true, but one should avoid any unnecessary exposure to a carcinogen...and comply with the regulations. There is a point of diminishing return when considering the precautions to take but reasonable precautions make sense. Know what the regulations require and comply even if they were written by some pencil-necked geek who doesn't know what they are dealing with.
When I trained in aircraft crash recovery we trained to protect ourselves against burnt composites. (DO NOT fuck with burned composite parts without protection!) The way the Air Force controls friable composites is to spray heavily with undiluted floor wax, the stuff you buy in 5 gallon pails. We then wrapped the composite in clear "crash wrap" (plastic sheeting) and secured with duct tape. I have asbestos shingles I don't disturb because they work very well and cause no problems, but if I ever remove any they'll get a wax bath and crash wrap. I'll mask up and wear Tyvek coveralls to do the work. Not a problem. Interviewing a builder is not interviewing a a HAZMAT expert! Know the difference then go elsewhere for best methods and practices.
THIS (COULD HAVE BEEN) the best video in the public domain about removing asbestos shingles/siding. But somebody decided that this was "good enough". How could anybody post this and walk away?
If you leave the siding on how is it possible to nail or screw the new siding to the old. The asbestos is so brittle that it would break when you try to nail or screw to it.
chivone21 xd I know right but I'm badly breaking up with a sledge hammer these floor vinyl tiles an there badly owed man help me its difficult come here plz help me and huff some of this new fangled thing...it must be good for getting high on asbestos
A nightmare to be sure - there's no easy, quick solution. And they don't give away those (non-asbestos) replacement shingles that break if you look at them hard. The best bet is getting them off a tear down, etc. The end nippers are a must - along with gobs of patience. Aluminum nails are relatively easy to deal with because they can be sheared off with a stout putty knife (which you slide under the shingle) and a hammer. But pulling them is far preferable. Good luck on those nails not breaking, though. Stainless steel nails are a different matter. They must be pulled, and often they are tenacious, residing as they are in old, _hard_wood. A sheared off nail head can present a problem, if you're looking to replace that shingle later. New (drilled) hole, caulk up the old hole...yikes. Being way up on a ladder doesn't help - the pulled nails will come out suddenly sometimes, and you could lose your balance. So bending the nails out slowly as shown is a must. You might want to think about a _good_ dust mask also. Think about that real hard. The real pain is the hidden nails up under the top edge of each shingle, where a partial removal (say around a window) is sometimes necessary. Then sometimes you must resort to a hacksaw blade to blind saw them suckers off. Oh, and did I mention? Contractors will make an infuriating mess if you're looking to keep the asbestos siding but are just having repairs/retro-fitting done. Hit a lick... and then head to the barn - except for the ones who simply tell you, "We refuse to deal with those things."
Good tips on the nails, thanks. Alas, 10 years later, gots to say, "wear a mask" (preferably a serious 3m set up, with full body protection) Can you at least now say, "got it" ? (even in Texas?)
I saw a video on you tube about asbestos. It's a natural substance. Extremely dangerous. Has been used in siding, caulk, paint , insulation, floor tiles, shingles,etc. It was a VERY informative video. It told where asbestos came from. I don't remember the name of the video. Worth the watch.
You're linking to the exact same video in your video? And these aren't "secrets" it's just tips on how to do it. And ya know, it's clipped off at the end. You haven't responded to any comments pointing that out.
why would you remove it its 80 years old and looks and holds up better than any new new product. that's why they quit making it because it worked to good
My house has these shingles on it. There are some that are broken. There is no insulation in the walls and I need new windows. So the shingles are coming down.
This works, but it makes a lot of dust which is not good when you're working with Asbestos. The shingles could be wet down to reduce the dust. Obviously wearing a mask is a must. I probably would not use the multi tool for this.
@@coloradobrad6779why don't we use the tar paper/felt any more? I know the wrap is better but it's more expensive. What if you are just doing part of an outside wall and it has felt on it?
Lets see what was done here, removal of an asbestos Class II non-friable material as defined by the OSHA Regulations. So he is trying to keep it from becomming a Class I frable materal by keeping the asbestos tiles intact. Here are the issues is he trained as an asbestos worker, is the company licensed by the state as an asbestos contractor? I would hate to see some enforcement officer to see this like OSHA. Even the inspectors in NY and PA would have fun with this video.
Is he a homeowner with exemptions that allow him to do the work himself without having to comply with some of the NESHAPS and AHERA requirements? Is he complying with state regulations for disposal that may allow the waste to go to a C&D landfill, depending on state and local laws? It is best to know the applicable regulations and the way they are interpreted by the regulators and, by all means, comply with them. Over and above that, if someone thinks additional precautions are prudent, have at it.
Seriously, that man needs to have at least a hazmat suit and a respirator on even if he's just pulling the nails. Pulling nails will still put asbestos in the air. Crazy.
No, actually it doesn't. Asbestos shingles were pre-drilled with a hole large enough to accomodate a nail, otherwise, nailing them up would bust them. So if you just extract the nail, it's like un-threading a needle. As long as you don't shatter them there is no danger because the asbestos is held together with a binder. The asbestos is only hazardous in it's micro-fibrous form and when airborne. You can handle the shingles, remove them, hell, you can lick one if you want. Just don't inhale or ingest the dust. That's the killer.
hamstersniffer There are visible flakes from the chisel and nipper and I do not see any precautions being taken to contain the fibers that would escape. In my area contractors are not allowed to remove asbestos without proper training and licence. I discussed this recently with a GC who informed me that any exposed asbestos they are required to shut down and call in the specialists. Not only do they suit up to remove asbestos shingles but they will only work on calm rainy days because the summer sun makes it problematic to keep the shingles damp for the entire process which is an important part of containment.
+Leananshae Keep in mind that there is far more asbestos in the dirt below the wall than the siding piece will shed. Simply walking by this wall is just as hazardous. A respirator is a good idea, but the rest is just overkill. MOST people that get cancer from asbestos are from working at manufacturers that used it, or working heavily with the INSULATION, which will put massive amounts of this stuff into the air. Removing the shingles, rinsing them off and bagging, and rinsing yourself while wearing a respirator is usually all that is needed. Wash clothing on site if you can. Remember, asbestos is NOT poison, and if you don't smoke, it is very unlikely you will get cancer from minimal exposure if you are careful.
My contractor just removed these shingles from my home. Some even cracked. He said there was no concern as it did rain most of the days and the amount of actual asbestos released is minimal. Thoughts?
I don't think this guy has ever removed any asbestos siding, he must be an office person,or an inspector, or have all the time in the world to complete the job,not only that h3 must of bid the job for big buck go back to your desk fellow
HI. I disagree a bit with you. I live and am moving across the street from where I presently live, to a brand new house. Trouble is, old house has asbestos shingles with bent nails holding them in place. Very easy to just bend the nail and remove it, thus, not cracking the shingle. Now, the asshole that will take over this old house will, instead,just use a pry bar and crack all the shingles. The big trouble is, my new house is down wind of this place.
if you are not licensed to remove asbestos you shouldnt be doing it.asbestos shingles is considered an outside abatement which no containment is needed.You still must wear a tyvek suit and respirator and lay 2 layers of 6 mil poly on the floor of the area of removal and a personal air pump taking air samples during removals.smh.what people do to cut corners.you have to rent a special dumpster that is lined with a 10 mil poly bladder.
Every thing you said is specific to regulations in a certain area. Regulation vary depending on the state and locality. There are exemptions that allow unlicensed people to perform some asbestos removal work. If the exemptions apply and you do it, be sure you comply with the APPLICABLE regulations, because someone who does asbestos abatement work will probably tell a regulator that what you are doing is wrong to drum up more business for themselves. Even if you are licensed to do asbestos removal and are complying with regulations, someone might notify a regulator to disadvantage a competitor.
Thanks for the nail tips. I've been trying to replace some broken shingles but, have been breaking good shingles trying to deal with the dang nails!
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I need to do exactly what u are doing and have never been able to remove an asbestos shingle without breaking it. Just what I needed.
Good job. I have to remove some to replace a wall and rough in for large window opening and door. I want to carefully do the same and put them back on after replacing wall. I like the way the asbestus holds up to the weather. They lasted over 50 years!
This guy is right on. I 've owned a house since '77 with asbestos roof shingles that was built in '43 mostly by women, all of the men were overseas fighting. I coated it last year with airport runway sealer and it looks brand new! Just remember don't drill, sand or break it and nothing to be afraid of. I wonder how many fiberglass shingles would last that long? I bet none!
Where do you get airport runway sealer?
@@carriecreative6555pretty sure at home Depot, no? Prob wherever the asphalt is.
I just push in on the tile and the head of the nail will be above the tile, then they are easy to remove with just about any type of pliers
Thanks. That is something to try!
Great half video, tha....
Put on a mask spray with hose and rip down. Its outside. This is crazy... if u have done demolition of any kind in an old house chances are you have been exposed to asbestos. Take precautions as necessary but this no ppe and tickling the stuff is nuts! Put on a mask and get er done
Outside I have siding shingles. Inside floor tiles. This house was built in the 50's. Back then most houses head the siding. But it was used in caulk, ceiling tiles, insulation, etc. You are correct. It's everywhere.
thx making this video, we have to dos this samething, good that my brother and his sons help me. we bought old house.
In Massachusetts, They make us set up a poly containment now. We use a boom lift for high elevations and have to make a poly containment on the carriage and seal to house area were removing. It's insane !!!
Well, that's Massachusetts for you.
I think that's overkill. The people who got sick from asbestos were working with it all day, every day, for years. It seems to me that a few people made a lot of money by exaggerating the dangers.
Single airborne fibre can cause cancer.
@@benbeno893 So can a single x-ray, burned food ie barbecue but the chances of it happening...well is another thing.
@@j.p.5304 That is true, but one should avoid any unnecessary exposure to a carcinogen...and comply with the regulations. There is a point of diminishing return when considering the precautions to take but reasonable precautions make sense. Know what the regulations require and comply even if they were written by some pencil-necked geek who doesn't know what they are dealing with.
When I trained in aircraft crash recovery we trained to protect ourselves against burnt composites. (DO NOT fuck with burned composite parts without protection!) The way the Air Force controls friable composites is to spray heavily with undiluted floor wax, the stuff you buy in 5 gallon pails. We then wrapped the composite in clear "crash wrap" (plastic sheeting) and secured with duct tape. I have asbestos shingles I don't disturb because they work very well and cause no problems, but if I ever remove any they'll get a wax bath and crash wrap. I'll mask up and wear Tyvek coveralls to do the work. Not a problem.
Interviewing a builder is not interviewing a a HAZMAT expert! Know the difference then go elsewhere for best methods and practices.
THIS (COULD HAVE BEEN) the best video in the public domain about removing asbestos shingles/siding. But somebody decided that this was "good enough". How could anybody post this and walk away?
You cut your video short of explaining how to remove the nails from the shingles that overlap. Removing face nails are easy. Overlaps are a challenge.
If you leave the siding on how is it possible to nail or screw the new siding to the old. The asbestos is so brittle that it would break when you try to nail or screw to it.
AMIGOS AND SOME ROOF SPADES AND WE AT HOME BY 12 NOON.......GUARANTEED
Where the hell is the rest of the video? All I hear is that reporter talking! It just cuts off, the most important thing.
chivone21 xd I know right but I'm badly breaking up with a sledge hammer these floor vinyl tiles an there badly owed man help me its difficult come here plz help me and huff some of this new fangled thing...it must be good for getting high on asbestos
There's a lot of money in asbestos abatement. Just let that sink in before reading the comments from the naysayers.
Yep
excellent video..thanks
Very informative!
Thanks a lot.
A nightmare to be sure - there's no easy, quick solution.
And they don't give away those (non-asbestos) replacement shingles that break if you look at them hard. The best bet is getting them off a tear down, etc.
The end nippers are a must - along with gobs of patience. Aluminum nails are relatively easy to deal with because they can be sheared off with a stout putty knife (which you slide under the shingle) and a hammer. But pulling them is far preferable. Good luck on those nails not breaking, though.
Stainless steel nails are a different matter. They must be pulled, and often they are tenacious, residing as they are in old, _hard_wood. A sheared off nail head can present a problem, if you're looking to replace that shingle later. New (drilled) hole, caulk up the old hole...yikes.
Being way up on a ladder doesn't help - the pulled nails will come out suddenly sometimes, and you could lose your balance. So bending the nails out slowly as shown is a must. You might want to think about a _good_ dust mask also. Think about that real hard.
The real pain is the hidden nails up under the top edge of each shingle, where a partial removal (say around a window) is sometimes necessary. Then sometimes you must resort to a hacksaw blade to blind saw them suckers off.
Oh, and did I mention? Contractors will make an infuriating mess if you're looking to keep the asbestos siding but are just having repairs/retro-fitting done. Hit a lick... and then head to the barn - except for the ones who simply tell you, "We refuse to deal with those things."
gr8 tip thx boss!!!
Good tips on the nails, thanks. Alas, 10 years later, gots to say, "wear a mask" (preferably a serious 3m set up, with full body protection) Can you at least now say, "got it" ? (even in Texas?)
The Mask Generation...
What exactly is asbestos siding made out of what type of material is it meaning it’s not wood it’s not cement what is it?
I saw a video on you tube about asbestos. It's a natural substance. Extremely dangerous. Has been used in siding, caulk, paint , insulation, floor tiles, shingles,etc. It was a VERY informative video. It told where asbestos came from. I don't remember the name of the video. Worth the watch.
The video was cut off before he could fully explain what to do
What if the nail is recessed?
At that rate it will take a month to remove them. Just vinyl side over top for better insulation.
will a company install a new siding over the old asbestos siding ?
+Luis. H, JR yes. I'm in the process of getting my house vinyl sided and they put 1/2 foam board over the asbestos and sided over that. Looks amazing
thats cool, I didn't know you can do that. Great thanks for the info.
Luis H.
What would you nail the vinyl siding into? Nails will break the asbestos shingles. Thanks.
THETOPGLOCK no jack ha!mer then yay
Lol! Love the post 2 below!
My shingles are nailed on the top. how do you remove those?
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You're linking to the exact same video in your video? And these aren't "secrets" it's just tips on how to do it. And ya know, it's clipped off at the end. You haven't responded to any comments pointing that out.
why would you remove it its 80 years old and looks and holds up better than any new new product. that's why they quit making it because it worked to good
To replace a broken Shingle is my issue
My house has these shingles on it. There are some that are broken. There is no insulation in the walls and I need new windows. So the shingles are coming down.
Try a multitool with a carbide blade it will cut the nails in no time
you cut under the shingles or over?
This works, but it makes a lot of dust which is not good when you're working with Asbestos. The shingles could be wet down to reduce the dust. Obviously wearing a mask is a must. I probably would not use the multi tool for this.
Is it legal in NC taking the shingles off your own home???
I can't believe you didn't finish the part about taking the nails out above...... ???
What is that black thing called underneath and where can I buy it
House rap, don’t use tar paper; found at any construction material store.
@@coloradobrad6779why don't we use the tar paper/felt any more? I know the wrap is better but it's more expensive. What if you are just doing part of an outside wall and it has felt on it?
How to install Asbesto Shingle the properly way Perry ? Any tips ?
Lol well noone is installing them anymore.
Codman company building was exactly like this
I've seen a cat doing their claws on my asbestos shingle roof...
Why did U pull that other comment? it didn't make sense what U wrote.
how do you cut these if needed?
If it must be done, spray shaving cream on the area to be cut and clean up the residue containing the asbestos particles.
Lets see what was done here, removal of an asbestos Class II non-friable material as defined by the OSHA Regulations. So he is trying to keep it from becomming a Class I frable materal by keeping the asbestos tiles intact. Here are the issues is he trained as an asbestos worker, is the company licensed by the state as an asbestos contractor? I would hate to see some enforcement officer to see this like OSHA. Even the inspectors in NY and PA would have fun with this video.
Plz elaborate
Is he a homeowner with exemptions that allow him to do the work himself without having to comply with some of the NESHAPS and AHERA requirements? Is he complying with state regulations for disposal that may allow the waste to go to a C&D landfill, depending on state and local laws? It is best to know the applicable regulations and the way they are interpreted by the regulators and, by all means, comply with them. Over and above that, if someone thinks additional precautions are prudent, have at it.
@@jackfanning7952 NY, as a home owner, he can have a stack of those tiles right next to the garbage can or in one. I have seen a guy do that.
hacksaw blade cuts the nailhead off
Use an ocellating cutting tool ..by hand is a joke and slow
BEWARE....this is the internet...comments of enforcement, class..do or shouldn't do, licensed, OSHA, inspector,..really scary!!! oooohhh
Shouldn’t he sand those shingles to get the nails off?
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If he wants asbestos poisoning yes but no. Never ever ever sand asbestos shingles ot siding. That will side fibers evrywhere in the air
Seriously, that man needs to have at least a hazmat suit and a respirator on even if he's just pulling the nails. Pulling nails will still put asbestos in the air. Crazy.
No, actually it doesn't. Asbestos shingles were pre-drilled with a hole large enough to accomodate a nail, otherwise, nailing them up would bust them. So if you just extract the nail, it's like un-threading a needle. As long as you don't shatter them there is no danger because the asbestos is held together with a binder. The asbestos is only hazardous in it's micro-fibrous form and when airborne. You can handle the shingles, remove them, hell, you can lick one if you want. Just don't inhale or ingest the dust. That's the killer.
hamstersniffer There are visible flakes from the chisel and nipper and I do not see any precautions being taken to contain the fibers that would escape.
In my area contractors are not allowed to remove asbestos without proper training and licence. I discussed this recently with a GC who informed me that any exposed asbestos they are required to shut down and call in the specialists. Not only do they suit up to remove asbestos shingles but they will only work on calm rainy days because the summer sun makes it problematic to keep the shingles damp for the entire process which is an important part of containment.
Paul Cooper
+Leananshae Keep in mind that there is far more asbestos in the dirt below the wall than the siding piece will shed. Simply walking by this wall is just as hazardous. A respirator is a good idea, but the rest is just overkill. MOST people that get cancer from asbestos are from working at manufacturers that used it, or working heavily with the INSULATION, which will put massive amounts of this stuff into the air. Removing the shingles, rinsing them off and bagging, and rinsing yourself while wearing a respirator is usually all that is needed. Wash clothing on site if you can. Remember, asbestos is NOT poison, and if you don't smoke, it is very unlikely you will get cancer from minimal exposure if you are careful.
My contractor just removed these shingles from my home. Some even cracked. He said there was no concern as it did rain most of the days and the amount of actual asbestos released is minimal. Thoughts?
hahaha
i hope you know how dangerous asbestos is!
TheShellshock67 ohhh please be quit I'm learning like I wanna to demolish with bulldozing the place yay
I don't think this guy has ever removed any asbestos siding, he must be an office person,or an inspector, or have all the time in the world to complete the job,not only that h3 must of bid the job for big buck go back to your desk fellow
DPI... please: use the DPI !
HI. I disagree a bit with you. I live and am moving across the street from where I presently live, to a brand new house. Trouble is, old house has asbestos shingles with bent nails holding them in place. Very easy to just bend the nail and remove it, thus, not cracking the shingle. Now, the asshole that will take over this old house will, instead,just use a pry bar and crack all the shingles. The big trouble is, my new house is down wind of this place.
if you are not licensed to remove asbestos you shouldnt be doing it.asbestos shingles is considered an outside abatement which no containment is needed.You still must wear a tyvek suit and respirator and lay 2 layers of 6 mil poly on the floor of the area of removal and a personal air pump taking air samples during removals.smh.what people do to cut corners.you have to rent a special dumpster that is lined with a 10 mil poly bladder.
Every thing you said is specific to regulations in a certain area. Regulation vary depending on the state and locality. There are exemptions that allow unlicensed people to perform some asbestos removal work. If the exemptions apply and you do it, be sure you comply with the APPLICABLE regulations, because someone who does asbestos abatement work will probably tell a regulator that what you are doing is wrong to drum up more business for themselves. Even if you are licensed to do asbestos removal and are complying with regulations, someone might notify a regulator to disadvantage a competitor.
Where's your mask home boy