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John H. Using mdf wall paneling in mobile home with formaldehyde
20 February 2014 | 2 replies
I called and asked, and the rep from GP said I can not use the product in mobile homes because a mobile home is too much of a confined space and there is too much formaldehyde out gassing.
Daniel Ryu How One of Brandon Turner's Worst Real Estate Experiences.. turned into one of our BEST!
6 January 2015 | 8 replies
For me personally, it tastes like formaldehyde ^^ Others, love it.
Zach Schwarzmiller Strongest Long-Term Tenant Proof Flooring - WA State
10 April 2016 | 67 replies
They have a class action lawsuit for elevated formaldehyde levels.
Serge S. What is the best decade for quality of multifamily construction
2 June 2014 | 16 replies
As you reach back in time there will be materials and technologies used that have since been found to be harmful (lead, asbestos, formaldehyde, etc).
Tariq Hakeem Denver eyes turning off natural gas, requiring all-electric new b
24 March 2021 | 84 replies
My guess is most make a great profit off of rentals from 1969 that have single pane windows,  2" of insulation full of formaldehyde and rat droppings, leaky water fixtures with 10 gallons per flush, asbestos, radon, 80% furnaces and water heaters and windows with lead paint on them... oh but I gave the tenant the brochure so they're good... plus I put in an ikea kitchen in the unit so it looks cool.
Darlene Harwick Mobilehome communities in Palm Desert, CA
11 October 2016 | 2 replies
Don't purchase anything older than a home built from June 15,, 1976 or before and even then be very careful about investing in any MH built in even the late 70's as many used a number of caustic (formaldehyde) and carcinogenic (asbestos) chemicals and substances until the laws changed in '79-'80.Additionally, if the home has ever been moved from it's original situs (one site to another except from the manufacturers and/or dealers retail lot) as conventional financing would be very difficult to come by.
Matt Strawn HELP!!!!! I HAVE MOLD!!!!!!
31 December 2018 | 5 replies
Possibly the mold came with the bamboo and there may be financial claims you can file in that direction.This class action lawsuit is for splitting, not mold, but it will give you an idea :  http://www.classactionsreporter.com/consumer/lumbe...I know there is another one for formaldehyde from China bamboo.  
Brie Schmidt How to get out wet carpet smell?
4 April 2019 | 8 replies
An ozone generator should never be operated in occupied spaces, and the area should be adequately vented before people or animals are allowed to re-enter.According to a report produced by the EPA, ozone generators are ineffective at reducing levels of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, despite claims by manufacturers.
Elizabeth Blazina mold making tenant sick?
30 January 2015 | 21 replies
It also gets rid of formaldehyde, bacteria, viruses and even VOC's. 
Jordan Thompson Best type of flooring (laminate,vinyl, engineered, hardwood...)
1 March 2016 | 9 replies
-JordanThe laminate from Lumber Liquidators should be avoided; they have been in the news about this problem of the offshore manufacturers producing laminate flooring products with excessive levels of formaldehyde