Read our guide for tips on how to spot asbestos cement siding and to learn how and ... are common in building materials such as siding and shingles, but others aren’t. Some of the most popular ...

It seemed as if the addition of even just a bit of asbestos would make houses weather- and fireproof, make concrete and asphalt nearly indestructible and add just that little bit of zing to tiling ...

ASTM C1225 - Standard specification for fiber-cement roofing shingles, shakes, and slates ASTM C222 - Standard specification for asbestos-cement roofing shingles ASTM C406/C406M - Standard ...

When touched, asbestos shingles siding tends to feel denser compared to its modern fiber cement counterparts, providing a tactile clue for identification. Asbestos siding usually has a pressed wood ...

But white asbestos (chrysotile asbestos) made by mixing asbestos fibre with cement, continues to be used mainly as roofing sheets. However, a WHO study reveals that all forms pose a health hazard.

Asbestos is present in a range of products still manufactured including disc brake pads and lining, cement pipe, cement corrugated sheets and roof coatings. You’ve got two options for handling ...

He lives on Long Island, New York. Reach out to him on LinkedIn. Architectural asphalt shingles are best for most homeowners, effectively balancing longevity and cost. Consider a roof shingle’s ...

P L Patel, Mr. M S Patel and Mr. V L Patel. The PATEL group of industries is presently engaged in the manufacture and trading of Asbestos Cement Products, Engineering items and other allied ...

Fiber cement siding has emerged as a powerhouse in the residential siding market. Why is it so popular, and should you choose ...

Green Home Systems makes solar shingles with monocrystalline solar cells, the same technology used in mono solar panels. The company’s Apollo Tile II system integrates with flat concrete tiles ...

The cement industry annually produces around 3.5 billion tonnes of general Portland cement, the most common form, with emissions from the sector accounting for about 7% of total global ...

The mine suspended operations in 2011. Once considered a miracle mineral, asbestos was used in construction industries for strengthening cement, in insulation, roofing, fireproofing and sound ...