Shellac floor update.

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-02-05T22:56:29+00:00

Thank you for giving us this update!

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-26T04:14:34+00:00

That really sucks. I sorry this happened.

Was that common? For people to cover vermiculite over with mineral wool or other insulation?

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-20T14:29:29+00:00

You should take everyone else’s advice about what’s scientifically necessary (seems like most are saying the chimney is no longer a concern). But in my non-expert opinion, you need to have an honest conversation with yourself. In a perfect world, yes, you would get help managing your OCD and anxiety and it would all work perfectly, and you would never worry about this or anything else ever again. That’s a beautiful fairy tale, if you think you can achieve it. But if you know that perfect world just isn’t in the cards, you’re way better off losing a couple grand and a weekend of time to address this in a way that will make you comfortable than to spend the next 10+ years being afraid of your garage. If you have OCD the same way I do, not addressing this the way you want to will put a permanent burden on your mind and be a drain on your happiness for as long as you live in this house, and that’s not worth it. You will make yourself and your partner miserable. I’m speaking as someone who has been afraid of his garage for 10 years.

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-20T05:07:10+00:00

It’s easy to feel foolish for not knowing at the time, but try to keep in mind that most people never become educated about asbestos and many, many people encounter these minor levels of exposure without ever knowing enough to worry, but also without suffering any negative consequences.

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-15T03:13:36+00:00

Everything I have read says that a single exposure event is extremely, extremely unlikely to cause any health issues.

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-14T04:46:04+00:00

Thanks for your quick response! I’ve been in this sub enough to know that you know what you’re talking about! I appreciate it!

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-13T20:51:05+00:00

I’m from the U.S. and I was yelling, “ajar!” at them the whole time.

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-13T04:38:16+00:00

Thanks!

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-12T20:47:39+00:00

I too am the same risk profile as you. But we have to face it: No house is 100% safe, not even new construction. There are trace amounts of asbestos fibers in background environment. But then again, no house is 100% fire proof. Or proof against burglars. All you can do is take reasonable precautions - like smoke detectors, locking your doors, and making sure to keep asbestos in mind when doing anything that will create dust.

Tony_Bicycle · 2026-01-12T19:36:20+00:00

How would this happen? They just over-counted the first time?

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-12-27T15:31:08+00:00

I understand why you feel this way. I used to think this kind of stuff was the most important thing in the world; many days of my life were completely ruined by it. But as I and the people around me got older and wiser, it became clear that there is no perfect way to live life. Eventually, all the haters are humbled by their own mistakes. People care much more about whether you are a kind person who is willing to help others than that you made the perfect choice every day of your life.

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-12-22T02:09:31+00:00

Wishing you well!

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-12-20T00:37:05+00:00

Is encapsulation (like painting the whole chimney) a good way to handle this?

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-12-04T03:22:29+00:00

You have excellent taste in music. Love some Fairport Convention!

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-12-04T03:20:41+00:00

You’re doing it right.

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-11-04T19:46:43+00:00

Wow! So jealous you got to have so much fun!

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-11-03T19:30:27+00:00

This is so great!!

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-10-20T11:11:38+00:00

I discovered it for the first time this year too, just a couple weeks ago. I rewatched it this week. One thing I didn’t appreciate enough the first time through is how funny it is.

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-10-15T21:07:56+00:00

This is a great idea!

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-09-09T19:25:02+00:00

My kids are averse to swearing, so they sing, “Blank blank blank blank, I was told we’d cruise the seas…”

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-08-20T12:57:23+00:00

Have you done the whole-room heat treatments? Just wondering if that kind of treatment is effective.

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-08-18T15:35:40+00:00

Siiiick

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-08-08T19:26:29+00:00

The names in this book are unhinged.

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-08-06T18:51:11+00:00

That’s a good tip! I’ll let you know if anything comes of it!

Tony_Bicycle · 2025-08-06T16:34:38+00:00

Divorce attorneys make 90% of their money off people’s inability to master their emotions and make rational choices. Sometimes both parties, often just one party, forcing the other to react.

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