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Yes. A common practice is to nail thick Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) fanfold insulation over the old siding. This will help hold the siding in place because the brittle asbestos siding will break when nailed. Do not tape the joints of the XPS. This will allow the water vapor to pass through the wall system more freely.
