Slate vrs Asbestos Siding

I have a HI Monday on an old 1900 style home and on the listing sheet, it says Slate siding? By looking at the picture i am assuming it is an Asbestos Cement Siding. I realize if not friable it is perfectly acceptable and I need to point out that it “May” contain asbestos.
My question is, What is the technical term for this type of siding?

Thanks

[FONT=Helvetica][size=4]“Cement Asbestos-board” siding seems to be the preferred term. I have not heard of it being called by any other name.

Here is a useful attachment that tends to really hit home and show the client what is involved if the siding actually is an ACM…

http://www1.pscleanair.org/regulated/asbestos/homeowners/asb-siding.pdf

And no… that is not Slate siding. If you ever see slate siding, it will be on the mansions, not the ‘servants quarters’. :wink:

[/size][/FONT]

Thanks Jeff, Great article for the homeowner.

Fiber cement siding

Which may contain asbestos

Pete,
When I hear that term, they are usually referring to the newer Hardie Board type siding.

Guess it could be a regional thing.

http://hardieboard.org/

Jeff, I agree, but I like to distance myself from making any statement about asbestos and always recommend testing for confirmation.

Technically what was shown in the picture is a cement based siding that may contain (and probable does) asbestos.

Good info. in your link, thanks.