How To Cut Asbestos Siding Shingles To Insert Window

I have a stock of the original asbestos shingles and i just want to get enough to fill the 34 x 4 foot section.

How to cut asbestos siding shingles to insert window.

Line up the nail holes between the old upper layer cement asbestos shingles and the new fiber cement shingles to be secured underneath. There is an asbestos tile shear that is used specifically to cut tiles. But here s how you do it. I installed a window where a awful leakin door was.

Mark the line to be cut on asbestos cement sheeting using a pencil and straightedge. I have tried a jigsaw a circ saw with a sanding wheel. Use a dry masonry blade in your circular saw the abrasive kind used to cut brick block. Wet the material thoroughly with water and then keep a running hose on the area during the cut.

I have asked alot of smart tradesman and cannot yet figure out how to cut old asbestos shingles. Carefully slide the new fiber cement shingles into place. Cut hole with saber jig saw with support close to the cut. Cutting asbestos shingles is a no no because it s so hazardous.

Yeah well you re absolutely right. You could just cut the head of the nail off with a set of side cutting pliers. If cement shingles have to be cut use the manufacturer s recommended cutting tool not a power saw that will make a lot of dust.