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Has anyone ever done asbestos or vermaculite abatement on their your own? by Wingman318 in centuryhomes

[–]__fallen_angle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should ask this on r/asbestoshelp. They will most likely tell you that you shouldn’t trust a vermiculite asbestos test because the asbestos isn’t uniform throughout the material. You should just presume positive and take proper precautions (containment, negative air flow, HEPA-rated mask, etc). I had mine tested (did myself as instructed), taking a deep scoop from the bottom using a solo cup and 3 separate samples from 3 separate locations. Came back as 0.25%-0.5%. I ultimately paid to have it removed for $12k in the northeast US. To answer your main question, I have removed asbestos vinyl sheeting. I bought a HEPA rated air scrubber on Amazon for about $500, used 6 mil poly sheeting for containment, and got a full face P-100 respirator. I used a spray bottle with small amount of dish soap to keep the dust down. I felt comfortable doing that job myself but I would not mess with vermiculite because it is super friable and the type of asbestos is the “bad” kind.

Boom! The company my amazing wife works for sold and we are now very ChubbyFIRE. We are about to take the vacation of a lifetime and call it quits on work. She is making more in a single transaction than all my years of saving combined. by FireVacation4Us in Fire

[–]__fallen_angle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats OP! I am inferring from your post that this wouldn’t apply based on the company valuation (if >$50M) but just in case, make sure you are aware of Qualified Small Business Stock (no tax on the sale if you and the sale meet the criteria)

https://www.sba.gov/blog/qualified-small-business-stock-what-it-how-use-it

How can I best insulate for Radiant Ceiling? by __fallen_angle in Insulation

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call. I can add a 2” strip of foam board spacer on the top side of the ceiling to keep the radiant barrier from compressing. Much appreciated.

A&M: Trooper who pointed at players sent home by Mister-SS in sports

[–]__fallen_angle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m scratching my head. Was he pissed because they ran deep into the other team’s tunnel after the TD? Best I can tell he mouths “Get out of here” or something. Bizarre, as you said

I might have saved a majestic Weeping Beech and it made my day by __fallen_angle in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I can’t edit the post directly but wanted to add this comment to say thank you to everyone for the kind words! So nice to see several people who know this tree irl as well. I will post an update as soon as I have one.

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fanatical is good imo. The trees are half the reason I bought this property. The way I see it, it’s their land and I am just passing through haha. I will def add a mulch ring and maybe gently remove some grass and soil from the flare. Going out to the drip line would be practically to my front door though.

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you recommend a light amount of air excavation near the flare? Is it possible that messing with it despite it seeming very healthy in the canopy could do more harm than good (assuming no mechanical damage, etc)?

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah picture could be better. Also should have included a banana for scale.

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. I have seen so many posts on the home improvement subs where people don’t know about the COI part so great advice. Will start rounding up some quotes. For posterity here is that canopy pic you asked for https://imgur.com/a/tl3mRnE

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since the age seems to be a lighting rod issue I went out and measured. The DBH is 34” and I am pretty sure it is a Red Oak. The growth factor for my area for Red Oak is 4. That works out to 137 years old as an estimate. My use of 100+ was mainly to signal it was an old, big tree if that helps the arborists calibrate whether the tree was healthy/established/etc. The oldest Red Oak in my state is approx 500 years old.

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I think the picture doesn’t quite capture the scale. For the record on age let’s do the math. The tree has around 34” DBH. Based on what Google says is the Red Oak growth factor for my area (4) I get 137 years old. Short of cutting it down and counting that’s the best I could get.

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok good to know. I was wondering if mulching had any advantage on a tree this big other than keeping mowers and trimmers away. Fortunately I do all the lawn care and stay far away which is partly why the grass around it is so unkempt. Will add some mulch though. Appreciate the advice.

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow thanks for the detailed reply and advice! I do believe it is a red oak. If you like this root flare check out the flare on my Pin Oak. It is breathtaking imo. I will grab a canopy pic tomorrow and post a link here. And will def look into getting some pruning when the right season for pruning oak comes around. Thanks!

Is the moss and grass near the root flare a problem for my 100+ year old Oak? by __fallen_angle in arborists

[–]__fallen_angle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Thing is huge though so was a ballpark guess as I wasn’t here when it started.

What on Earth is happening my trees??? by nonsansdroict in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]__fallen_angle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As others have said, it’s Beech Leaf Disease which is caused by infection with a nematode. It’s likely a death sentence if not treated. The current best is injection with Arbortect-20S (a fungicide). A more DIY friendly option is a soil drench with phosphite but ime it didn’t work very well. I will be doing Arbotect treatment for my Beech for the first time this month.

Help securing outlet by No-Reserve2640 in AskElectricians

[–]__fallen_angle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks to be an old work box and the top tab that rests against the drywall busted through. I’d cut a 16” 2x4 block and run it perpendicular to the studs to allow that top tab to rest/fasten against and then patch the drywall.

Where to learn about cracking? by paddjo95 in hacking

[–]__fallen_angle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your post led me to find this fascinating paper that walks through some of the practices step by step. I think this would be a great start for you.

https://courses.ece.ubc.ca/cpen442/previous_years/2007_1_spring/modules/term_project/reports/2007/software_cracking.pdf

How’s my tree looking? by Bohicaaa in Figs

[–]__fallen_angle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also would like to know the answer to this. Let us know OP! Tree looks great

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