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   John_Warner | Jun 21, 2000 03:58am | #1

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   Our home's siding was damaged. We were told that it may be posible to find a match. Before we spend any time looking for it we would like to know if New York State has any regulations regarding repairs to homes with asbestos siding. John W.

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   John_Warner | Jun 21, 2000 02:38pm | #2

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   Guest_ | Jun 21, 2000 02:38pm | #3

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   Don't know the legalities in your state, but I just read somewhere that the asbestos in that type of siding is not harmful, you might want to do some research on that (I guess you are, duh). What I was going to say is that if you have the shingle typ i.e. 8"x16" exposure, or something like that, there is a company that just started advertising, in JLC I think, that it makes replicas of these styles that do not contain asbestos. They are for marketing them for repairs and remodeling on houses such as yours.

   As for me, I would go ahead and make the necessary repairs, maybe even wear a respirator, without regard to New York state. What are you trying to do to yourself man? What are you worried about? Please post your concerns and I will help you deal with them.

   Meanwhile fix the hole in your house.

   Tom