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January 27, 2008
Free Fill Dirt
I have a lot of high quality fill dirt from a basement dig out and I would love to give it away.
It must be picked up early this week in Windsor Terrace. There will be more in a few weeks.
Pls respond here, thanks!
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Ah yes, free compost from the city.
Compost is very good for growing things but not good for use as fill material.
I am using Smiling House.
Posted by: RedBrooklyn at January 28, 2008 9:52 PM in response to Free Fill Dirt
A lot of ppl are very sensitive to building materials. Some of these materials have chemicals in them, such as formaldehyde, which can "offgas" into your house for years. Furniture, carpet, pressed wood board (used in cabinets), modern flooring, drapes and others can have chemicals in them which are believed to unhealthy.
There are also theories that certain cleaning chemicals are dangerous for humans and cause your symptoms.
There are some books about this, "Homes That Heal" I believe is one of them. In the mean time, open your windows a little.
-R
Posted by: RedBrooklyn at January 28, 2008 10:32 PM in response to Air Quality Specialists?
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actually, the city gives away all the free compost you can carry. what do you think the do with those christmas trees and leaves they collect?
Posted by: guest at January 28, 2008 11:44 AM in response to Free Fill Dirt
Here's a bit of an unrelated question. Who dug your basement out for you? How difficult was it to get done. How far down? And most importantly, how much did it cost you?
Thanks!
Posted by: guest at January 28, 2008 3:02 PM in response to Free Fill Dirt
Ah yes, free compost from the city.
Compost is very good for growing things but not good for use as fill material.
I am using Smiling House.
Posted by: RedBrooklyn at January 28, 2008 9:52 PM in response to Free Fill Dirt
It's the chemicals in the building materials, as 10:32 says. Because the other suggestions to completely re-do your renovation or sell your place are completely impractical, research what you can do to dissipate the chemicals more speedily. Even if you don't think you smell the paint, the chemicals are still being released as it's new paint. Run an air purifier in your bedroom. We use one every night. And never never use bleach. Bleach aggravates allergies.
Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 1:53 AM in response to Air Quality Specialists?
Mold could be the culprit. Black mold was found in my apartment last year. None of the occupants were sick. We had a flood and a chronic leak, so water found it's way into the walls and under the floor. When we realized this, we had the air quality tested by Raymond Lou at Mold & Mildew Testing Services:888-988-6653. He was excellent. Another company, Maxon's, did the mold clean-up.
Posted by: guest at January 30, 2008 9:39 PM in response to Air Quality Specialists?
Yeah, free dirt. pretty sweet, huh? ; )
Thing is, if someone needs it they would have to pay for it.
Posted by: RedBrooklyn at January 27, 2008 9:09 PM in response to Free Fill Dirt