Show FIRST AID TO THE v AILING AI ING OUSE HOUSE BV BY ROGER C. C WHITMAN Asbestos bestas Shingle Siding QUESTION I would like to have some information regarding asbestos asbestos as or cement shingles Do you think they make a good siding for fora a house How long do they last and can they be bo painted Could they be put on over shingle weatherboard Do you know of a n better way to tighten and protect the tho out out- outside outside outside side of a house ANSWER Good a n s b e a s t o 0 i shingle siding is considered a very fine finish for a n house and would improve its appearance greatly besides providing some degree of extra warmth in winter time a as asit asit i it acts as a n sort of overcoat The siding can be painted for special paints h have n a v e been manufactured for the purpose You lou will give good protection to your house with asbestos as siding Being a composition of ot asbestos and Portland cement that will not disintegrate there if ir no reason why the tho shingle should not last for many years |