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Michelle Whitmer

Writer and Asbestos Expert at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com and 1 other company
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Michelle is a writer with more than 15 years of experience covering medicine, cancer care and environmental toxins. She was quoted by The New York Times on the dangers of asbestos exposure, and her articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and journals published in the U.S. and abroad.

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  • Expert Insights on Asbestos Siding: Safety and Replacement Tips
    Michelle advises that siding installed before the 1990s likely contains asbestos, detectable only through lab testing. While undisturbed asbestos siding is relatively safe, damage poses risks. "Encapsulation limits the risk," but removal eliminates exposure. DIY removal is hazardous, increasing cancer risks. Safe replacements include fiber cement, vinyl, and polypropylene siding. Proactive encapsulation prevents fiber release as siding degrades.
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