I know what you mean about the asbestos.
My house is sided with slate (asbestos) siding.
The front porch was enclosed and sided with asbestos. So, during the day I would spray the siding down with water. When I was dark outside, I sprayed the last time, had a mask on and ripped off the siding and bagged it. The wetness kept any loose asbestos from flying in the air and the darkness kept the neighbors from knowing.