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Coach McGuirk
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Coach McGuirk

I love the fact that asbestos was put in popcorn ceilings at certain times.

I can't remember the years off the top of my head. But I ruled out a house here I was thinking of buying when I saw it. You can paint it and seal it up yada yada...but, no thanks.
Posted: 06/28/2026 at 04:51 PM ET
(In response to this post by Stork)

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Stachybotrys. Known as "black mold," can produce mycotoxins. So what?
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 10:58 AM ET
When my son was in the barracks of Camp Lejeune there were told to spray...
Happy Dog • 06/28/26 08:06 PM ET
So you got the powder in the red and white package? The link has several
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 11:11 AM ET
DOT extra strength mold stains removal 32oz kit
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 11:34 AM ET
Apparently, I can't use it on my travertine. But I'm liking it for window
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 12:04 PM ET
I just read through the data sheet on this stuff and didn't see any mention
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 01:01 PM ET
I did the google AI thing.**
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 03:00 PM ET
I sent the company a message and asked them if their
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 04:04 PM ET
I asked if that exact product (it "lit up" with a link) was safe on traver-
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 04:44 PM ET
There are quite a few similar products. We dealt with mold extensively in
Stork • 06/28/26 04:08 PM ET
At the risk of sounding equally amazed, I have the same reaction
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 04:16 PM ET
The radon became a problem when the houses started to become "air tight"
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 04:48 PM ET
This is COrrect.
HOKIE • 06/28/26 07:40 PM ET
Show me where radon touched you, Missy.**
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 05:07 PM ET
Asbestos and lead paint were more recent items remediation firms would
Stork • 06/28/26 04:22 PM ET
I love the fact that asbestos was put in popcorn ceilings at certain times. ◄
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 04:51 PM ET
I have popcorn circa 1985 in a rental
HOKIE • 06/28/26 07:45 PM ET
I think it was asbestos in the popcorn was banned in the late 70's, but
Coach McGuirk • 06/28/26 08:19 PM ET
Known killers, however. **
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 04:39 PM ET
We have reg'lur 55+ community tile. Snappy, zippy clean now. Stuff works
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 12:53 PM ET
Delete
PhotoHokieNC • 06/28/26 11:18 AM ET