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Old 09-22-2017, 10:20 AM
 
Location: NYC-LBI-PHL
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Is it asphalt siding? Like these?


https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...9jLXFw#imgrc=_
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Old 09-22-2017, 10:24 AM
 
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It looks similar. But at the same time it almost looks like compressed wood?
These are the pictures:


https://imgur.com/a/xi95t


https://imgur.com/a/GX2no


https://imgur.com/a/T5ck9


https://imgur.com/a/HCvRa


https://imgur.com/a/ca041
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Old 09-22-2017, 10:38 AM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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It's asphalt siding shingles.
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Old 09-22-2017, 10:53 AM
 
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It's asphalt siding shingles.


Thank you!


Do you know if it is common to find asbestos in asphalt shingles?
I am looking into buying the test kit to send to a lab but I am just curious to know the probability.
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Old 09-22-2017, 12:21 PM
 
Location: Johns Creek, GA
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Thank you!


Do you know if it is common to find asbestos in asphalt shingles?
I am looking into buying the test kit to send to a lab but I am just curious to know the probability.


It's quite possible considering the age of the shingles- only way to know for sure is to have it tested.
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Old 09-22-2017, 12:49 PM
 
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It's quite possible considering the age of the shingles- only way to know for sure is to have it tested.
Thank you, I'll do just that.
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Old 09-22-2017, 01:13 PM
 
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Looks like asphalt.
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Old 09-22-2017, 01:31 PM
 
Location: Pahoa Hawaii
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It's definitely asphalt, my uncle and aunt had an old motel covered in it. It's made the same as roofing, felt and tar covered in sand.
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Old 09-22-2017, 03:05 PM
 
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With the black stuff on the underside, it appears to be asphalt shingles. If you are sincerely worried about whether or not it has asbestos, send it for testing. That is the only way you will be able to put your mind at rest about it.
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Old 09-22-2017, 03:12 PM
 
Location: OH>IL>CO>CT
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Sure looks like asphalt, not asbestos cement, from here. Especially last 2 photos. Compare to pics and info here:

https://inspectapedia.com/exterior/A...ding_Guide.php
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