Asbestos References:

This book has over a page of information on asbestos shingles and how to repair them.  The most striking sentence is, "Since asbestos shingles are brittle, one of the simplest methods that can be used is to smash what's left of the shingle with a hammer, then pull out the nails which originally held it in place."  This technique is presented with caution because it may damage the underneath shingles.  There is no mention of the danger of asbestos dust.  The instructions also include drilling holes in asbestos shingles.  Please see the below picture for much of the text.

There is also a section on painting asbestos shingles that says to first clean the surface.   "If dirt is present, the shingles should be scrubbed thoroughly with a wax-free detergent and water, then brushed vigorously to remove loose dust, soot, and other foreign matter."

A section on repairing floor tile mentions vinyl-asbestos tile and says that it can be removed by softening it with a controlled source of heat.

In the section on noisy plumbing, it says, "If this occurs in an accessible location, a cure can be effected by wedging pieces of asbestos or other heat-resistant fabric between the pipe and the beam."

CONDITION: Good. Dustjacket has tear and wear. Book has a cigarette smell from the previous owner. A few small spots to pages.