Guy F. Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 Don't think it would keep outside noise from getting in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Arizona Kid said: I live in a very old house. Whenever the landlord sends someone over to replace an old piece of wood, they soak the ends of the wood in used motor oil first. Termites don't like it. Its a great way to keep insects away, but I am not sure I would feel comfortable having too much of that around my living area. Used motor oil have LOTS of toxins in it, thats why the termites stay away. But if it´s not good for the termites, I suppose it´s not good for us either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted October 31, 2019 Forum Support Posted October 31, 2019 10 hours ago, Viking said: Its a great way to keep insects away, but I am not sure I would feel comfortable having too much of that around my living area. Used motor oil have LOTS of toxins in it, thats why the termites stay away. But if it´s not good for the termites, I suppose it´s not good for us either They will also often mix malathion with the used oil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 Hi All, Any idea what this type of building costs? per square meter. What its like for heat insulation? I am thinking of building a 5X4m shed for a radio shack remote from the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Kid Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 20 hours ago, Viking said: Its a great way to keep insects away, but I am not sure I would feel comfortable having too much of that around my living area. Used motor oil have LOTS of toxins in it, thats why the termites stay away. But if it´s not good for the termites, I suppose it´s not good for us either I'm pretty sure that if you don't try to eat the wood that has been soaked in used motor oil, you shouldn't experience any ill effects. It's not airborne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Kid Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Mike J said: They will also often mix malathion with the used oil. Malathion is good for tick infestations. Had to use it once long ago in a house I rented. In about a week all the ticks were gone,and my dogs were happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 59 minutes ago, Arizona Kid said: I'm pretty sure that if you don't try to eat the wood that has been soaked in used motor oil, you shouldn't experience any ill effects. It's not airborne. There is many things in our environment that is harmful for us, even if we dont eat it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Kid Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Viking said: There is many things in our environment that is harmful for us, even if we dont eat it Name one please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy F. Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Arizona Kid said: Name one please! Friendly neighborhood formerly licensed commercial pesticide applicator at your service. " Malathion is toxic if ingested, inhaled or contacted via skin exposure. " Quoted from https://www.hunker.com/13415073/what-to-do-if-malathion-is-spilled-in-a-garage Edited November 1, 2019 by Guy F. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Arizona Kid said: Name one please! Asbestos, radon and mold are a couple of other things that you don´t want in your house. That was 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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