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Justin Green
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Asbestos siding repair?

Justin Green
  • Investor
  • Clackamas, OR
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Hi everyone, first post, love all the info everyone is so generous in offering here. I'm in negotiations with a bank on a property in Camas WA. It appears as if the siding may be asbestos. It is in good shape generally, but there are a few pieces missing. I've done some research and found some non asbestos pieces to weave in where necessary. Also I need to move one door on the exterior and replace the windows. I'm doing the work myself and the house is in my name. My question is if I fix these areas will I kick a hornets nest when I go to sell? Thanks in advance! P.s. Vinyl siding is no good in this area and I would still need to replace the windows anyway.

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Jason Hirko
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Jason Hirko
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@Justin Green I'd get an asbestos test done, then if it comes back positive, tell the seller that there are some broken pieces that need replaced, and they now know that the house has asbestos, will have to disclose it to any future buyer, give them the bid to remediate it, and ask them to drop the price by the difference or you'll walk from their mesothelioma pit

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