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I have been in the field 25 years, first as a specifier, then retailer and currently manufacturer representative on contract with 8 manufacturers, independent inspector and conduct moisture testing. Founding board member of the CO Chapter, US Green Building Council
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MBA, CTC (Certified Tile Consultant), RRT (Carpet Repair & Reinstallation), CCT (Carpet Cleaning Technician, ISSI (Substrate Inspection) and completed coursework for Independent Ceramic Tile Inspector, Hardwood/Laminate Inspector and Senior Carpet Inspector. Scheduled to complete Independent Resilient Inspector in April.
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If there was asbestos in the floor it most likely would be the bottom layer installed in 75. Do you know the first floor was actually linoleum vs another sheet vinyl? A lot of people use the words interchangably
All products today are made within EPA guidelines for good indoor air quality. Just because the product gives off an odor doesn't mean it is toxic. I would be more concerned about the in floor heating
The most accepted sound barrier as you describe is cork underlayment. It is used in the music industry to prevent sound transmissions. That way they can have heavy rock recording in studio a, and classical
You're asking a bigger question than you realize. But I'll try and give you a short course in carpet selection. Ask me to explain anything. Carpet today won't wear out, but it sure will ugly out. I'll
There isn't anything I know about that will fill those seams. But I would look into Lonseal's LonDeck as alternative to the outdoor carpet. It will last a lot longer and will create a waterproof barrier
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