All Forum Posts by: Stephen Masek

We've got the same problem with the bone-heads managing our houses in memphis, so will be replacing them.

Asbestos usage peaked in the middle 1960 to late 1970s, then fell to almost none by the end of teh 1980s.

You need a Phase I, PCA, asbstos survey, lead survey, and miscellaneous toxic materials survey (mercury, PCBs, etc.).

Those of us who collect and restore old radios lament the current state of Radio Shack as a battery and cell phone store with few parts. However, they seem to be doing several things right, as there are plenty of them in business all over the USA. I wonder how much they are making per square foot?

I discovered this material when I noticed that one of my company's clients uses Urban Luxury Vinyl plank flooring in kitchens and bathrooms of their apartments, and it appears to be very durable and looks quite nice.

Asbestos was still common well into the 1980s in materials as common as drywall joint compound. By the end of the 1980s, it fell off to almost nothing.

Respirators are really intended to be back-up protection when "engineering controls" such as adequate wetting fail. If a respirator is used, it needs to be tight fitting and equipped with P-100 cartridges. It also needs to fit (not leak). For employees, there are specific detailed regulations.

Insurance is inexpensive. We're paying $32 to $69 per month, with $50 being typical.

As Ryan stated, umbrella policies are very inexpensive.

Ineed, good advice. Often, the old ring is stuck to stay on copper pipe. In those cases, simply discard the new ring and nut which come with the new valve and use the old ring and nut.

Any asbestos in that drywall joint compound? The peak usage for it in residences was the middle 1960s to late 1970s.