Debra Lynn Dadd

Parking Lot Resurfacing/Painting

QUESTION:

Hi Debra,

My HOA decided to repaint the parking lots in my townhouse community with some foul-smelling, tar-like substance that is sprayed out of hoses. It smells HORRENDOUS, especially since it is 90 degrees here in Maryland with VERY high humidity. It nearly knocks me over when I open the door. I am wondering if you know how long it normally takes for this stench/toxin to dissipate?

I have a toddler who loves playing outside, so I have been confining him to the deck...but now it smells back there, too.

My kitchen faces the parking lot, and I feel nauseous when I sit at the table (like right now).

Any thoughts on how toxic this stuff is?

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions - I appreciate your time!

~Melissa

POSTED BY MELISSA D :: MARYLAND USA :: 06/26/2009 5:36 AM


DEBRA'S ANSWER:

I would say very toxic, but it is likely to cure fairly fast in the hot summer sun.

Any possibility you could stay someplace else temporarily, with family or a friend, or, best..how about a little seaside vacation where there is clean air?

Debra :-)


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