[Greenbuilding] removing tar moisture barrier

[RONALD CASCIO]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Weiler" <heavysideways at gmail.com>

> As far as that goes, the glycerin byproduct, biodiesel, ordinary
> petroleum diesel, gasolene (very dangerous & too volatile), or clean
> petroleum-based engine oil will dissolve and pick up the tar mastic.
> I just prefer the smell of orange oil if I'm going to provide the
> labor in the process. Because it is very labor intensive and I want
> to enjoy my labor as much as possible.

 > Jim

There's a huge difference between glycerin/biodiesel and petroleum 
distillates in both toxicity and aroma, plus the glycerin is a byproduct 
that's looking a job to do. I can understand the desire to smell the orange 
based solvent, which some people have a very negative reaction to, but when 
talking about green solutions a byproduct that does the job just as well as 
any other might just be the preferable item, IMHO.

Ron