[Greenbuilding] Removing tar/mastic

[Stacey Champion]

   Mike-



   Depending on the year your house was built, keep in mind there may have been
   asbestos containing tiles at one time and the mastic itself used during
   those years has the potential to contain asbestos as well (generally it's
   low - about 2% ACM.)

   If  it's  possible for you to leave it alone that may be the best (and
   easiest) choice. Removing it is tedious and messy to say the least.
   Stacey Champion, CIE
   Owner/Consultant
   Champion Indoor Environmental Services, LLC
   Champion Indoors, LLC
   [1]www.championindoors.com

   Mike Kelly wrote:
   > We are getting started on remodeling our house. When we are done, the
   > houes will be quite open. We removed the wood floors in the study and
   > found a tar moisture barrier all over the slab. Any suggestions for
   > getting this off without the use of harsh chemicals?

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References

   1. http://www.championindoors.com/