REFLECTOR:Termites, fumigation and fiberglass

[Scott Derrick]

I would absolutely remove all cloth(glass), micro, flock, etc..  Anything that can absorb a gas. The finished glass should be fine.

Don't forget the cat!

Scott


On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 13:41:00 -0700, Phil@hdmnet.com wrote:
> Were going have our home tented and fumigated for termites using
> Vikane gas by Dow Chemical.  It apparently is a common gas used in
> California.  Our garage/hangar will be tented as well, in which
> rests our beloved Velocity, cloth and resin.  Dow tells me: If the
> fumigator applies Vikane according to label directions, there will
> be no effect to the fiberglass components in your garage. 
> Apparently, the stuff is non reactive but penetrates like Hell to
> go after those critters in the wood.  The termite folks think it
> will be fine.  The factory feels there should not be a problem but
> leans in my direction that it might be better to remove everything
> before the gas is released.
>
>
> Any of you fine builders have experience with this issue or any
> thoughts?  I will appreciate the wisdom of the collective.  (Its
> too late, Ive been assimilated, resistance was futile.)
>
>
> Phil Hooper
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