Asbestos shingle siding

What can be done with asbestos shingle siding? The paint is peeling. Can it be covered up with hardiboard of something like that?

Yes, as long as it is in good shape you can incapsulate. Done quite often here in Ky where this type siding was used very dominantly in the 1950-1970,s.
This siding again is not an issue unless it is in bad shape.

Aluminum siding is easier…

Oh Please…