Thanks for the reply Scoops! One more question for you. Do you know if the asbestos is the original siding or if there is clapboard underneath? The asbestos on my house kind of mutes the detail of the window trim and I’m thinking of possibly removing it to restore the original clapboard and allow the windows to have their original definition, though if yours is the second layer as well then maybe all mine needs is some fresh paint to make everything pop again. Looking forward to your response! Thanks

Hey Connor, This painter was good in the sense that they were in all in one sort of a place. They had a carpenter install the corner boards, the boards go right over the asbestos tiles and small gaps are filled with caulk, and then painted. They actually sit pretty flush even before the caulk. You don’t want to cut or remove the asbestos. The company also glazed the windows, and painted the windows and the storm windows. I’m so happy we had the storm windows painted because that dark color is a great accent to the house. It’s been years now and they haven’t chipped or flaked. I am disappointed that our company used a low quality paint on the field paint, and our siding has faded a ton and needs a fresh coat this spring. lastly, go with a dark color on your asbestos siding, it will minimize the look of the vertical slats and make it appear that you have long horizontal wide boards. Hope that helps, good luck!

I plan on painting my asbestos siding as well, and your house is a prime example of how great it can look! I see you said you added the corner boards.. how did you do this?? Did you trim the corners of the asbestos siding and place the boards in their place? Or did you just attach the boards directly over the shingles?

Also, did the painting company paint and re-glaze your windows as well or was that another company?? It would be awesome to find a company near me that could do both!

Thanks!

Thanks!! I bet it almost makes you wanna move back ;)