Safe: WeatherSide™ Fiber-Cement Siding contains NO asbestos.

Does Weatherside cladding have asbestos?

Weatherside cladding and asbestos

Fortunately, this problematic building material does not contain asbestos. However, it's incredibly close in looks to a type of fibre cement weatherboard known as Hardiplank. ... A licensed asbestos removalist can undertake testing and sampling before advising what your options are.

When was Weatherside cladding discontinued?

Weatherside was withdrawn from sale in the 1980s, but there are still houses on the market today with Weatherside cladding and buyers should look out for this.