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Comments (6)It's too early to worry about it anyway :) If you do find pots are too crowded with seedlings that are not tough enough to take the root competition before you are ready to plant out - simplify, thin with scissors rather than try to pull and few and disturb the roots of all. I tend to plant out later than many here, and while I'm better at not over sowing than I used to be I still don't always get it right. A few well directed snips takes care of any potential problems....See MoreAnyone Remediate Asbestos in Flooring Glue?
Comments (21)Self leveling concrete would be a better product for filling imperfections. The only concern is adhesion of the concrete (which is always difficult anyhow). Param is a system with a primer then the concrete adheres to it. http://www.duraamen.com/blog/remove-asbestos-vct-tile-encapsulate-safer-cheaper/#.VoF0ZpqFNHg We have two products that can be applied directly over VCT with tremendous adhesion and durability. Param is our self leveling concrete that can be applied at various thicknesses depending on your need. It is a custom solution. We can recommend thicknesses and processes to avoid the joints in tile from bleeding through. The basic installation process includes stripping the old wax followed by applying the prime coat that works with our Param self levelers. While the primer is still wet, the Param mix can be broadcast into the primer and brushed in. The result is a hard, textured finish. Then apply Param to create a new, smooth coating that encapsulates the tile. Once complete the new floor can be dyed and sealed to be a decorative, wear surface or install, tile, hardwood or carpet on the new floor. The process is fairly quick, requiring only a few days with a significant cost and time savings....See MoreDisturbed aircell asbestos pipe wrap?
Comments (7)Kudzu, I respectfully hear your point and I agree that I should move, but at this point, it is not feasible. I'm trying to just assess my risk level and get information from experienced plumbers (or those who have knowledge of similar circumstances) about aircell insulation they encounter in their work. I got a lot of flak from people on the previous board for worrying too much about my positive asbestos test. Yes, duration of exposure equals risk; but, according to all Health agencies, there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. Yes, asbestos is everywhere, but why should I be exposed to extra amounts because of illegal sleazebag construction? And, if they did rip up insulation, that is scary. Yes, I'm aware I have to let go of the bitterness because not everybody has a high standard of ethics and wants to just get by. However, for my Management to allow this is unacceptable, considering that my city has likely the most stringent asbestos laws in the country. Hygienists I've spoken to admitted that it's hard to assess my overall exposure since the work ended 4 months ago. The only way to get a true picture is to have my entire apartment wiped-down and tested which is big $$$$$. Still, I've had multiple cleaning since the construction so I'll never know the true picture. All I know is that I can't pick up a paper in my apartment without dust coming off of it and I can't open my pocketbook without a plume of dust exiting. I can't even gently tug on my clothes without seeing dust. I'm an intuitive person and I know when something is off....i pray that this excess dust I'm surrounded by is not asbestos containing. You made some solid points in your earlier posts; however, your conjecture was wrong that the guy who tested my air during the construction wasn't a quack. Not only was he unlicensed, but industrial hygienists I spoke to, and the EPA, said that his "testing" was completely ridiculous or nearly impossible to do. I gave him 24 hours to refund my money lest I report him to the DOL for operating illegally. I got my refund within minutes. But, alas, I hear your point. Move out, or move on....See MoreFreaking out about asbestos!
Comments (9)OK...so this link to Health Canada's website must be complete bunk, is it? Yes. There are similar things from U.S. agencies but you must realize that government agencies tend to bow to certain pressures. I am going to copy this from an earlier post on the same subject... I really don't want to get into the mold discussion, but it is one of those areas where there is a lot more misinformation than good information. Indoor molds are simply not that bad for you. The single study that found a connection between indoor mold and health problems was rescinded by the CDC when errors were found in the study. Since then hundreds of peer reviewed scientific studies have found no connection between indoor mold and health problems. The mycotoxins in indoor home environments simply don't approach harmful levels, and have really only been found in agricultural areas and buildings. In most of the country, indoor air tends to have fewer mold spores and mycotoxins than outdoor air. Feel free to look further into it, you can start here - http://users.physics.harvard.edu/~wilson/soundscience/mold/gots1.html Mostly, news and litigators exaggerated this story. This is not to say that mold should never be addressed, but it shouldn't always be addressed. Indoor molds may be problematic to those who already have a sensitivity to it, such as those allergic to mold and those with asthma, as an asthma sufferer I want to add, indoor environments are still better than outdoor, but you want your home to be as comfortable as possible, mold isn't really a problem for me personally, but dust and pollen can be. ETA: Toxicity is literally the degree to which exposure can cause damage to an organism. So toxicity quite literally means long exposure to mold....See Morecat_ky
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