>From Craig Deller ([log in to unmask])
 
>I do not understand the bru-ha-ha about removing asbestos >siding. I had an
>1850 home with it(however I never did take it off). Asbestos >is the most
>dangerous to the lungs in FIBER form as with insulation. The >solid siding
>does not constitute the same danger as the material that was >used to
insulate
>pipes. Don't forget that asbestos is mined, not manufactured, >so disposal
>should be toeralted.
>Craig
 
Craig
 
Our consern with removing the siding is not a safety issue, I agree that the
siding is basicly safe, however we feel it is too ugly to stay! and it lowers
the value of the house, which is not AS important to us but still important.
 
Chrissie Devinney
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