Comments on: “Paying Limits” http://b.rox.com/2005/09/15/paying-limits/ Life in the Flood Zone Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:20:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: spab http://b.rox.com/2005/09/15/paying-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-10179 spab Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:30:11 +0000 http://b.rox.com/?p=527#comment-10179 I saw a report on ABC News this morning of what is in the sludge -- seems it has more bacteria than possibly imagineable. The scientist that did the testing totally was against trying to salvage homes that were flooded. Seems that not only should the house be demolished, but the ground will need some real testing, as you could be sitting on a metal and bacteria mine field. I saw a report on ABC News this morning of what is in the sludge — seems it has more bacteria than possibly imagineable. The scientist that did the testing totally was against trying to salvage homes that were flooded. Seems that not only should the house be demolished, but the ground will need some real testing, as you could be sitting on a metal and bacteria mine field.

]]> By: Scott http://b.rox.com/2005/09/15/paying-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-10161 Scott Fri, 16 Sep 2005 03:41:44 +0000 http://b.rox.com/?p=527#comment-10161 I forgot to mention as sources of contaminants the bodies of people, dogs, cats, rats, snakes, and now I hear there are industrial chemicals. I forgot to mention as sources of contaminants the bodies of people, dogs, cats, rats, snakes, and now I hear there are industrial chemicals.

]]> By: Garvey http://b.rox.com/2005/09/15/paying-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-10160 Garvey Fri, 16 Sep 2005 02:57:20 +0000 http://b.rox.com/?p=527#comment-10160 Think of it as a chance to build something "green." Or a big DIY project, such as straw bale or even a FirstDay cottage. Think of it as a chance to build something “green.” Or a big DIY project, such as straw bale or even a FirstDay cottage.

]]> By: KJ http://b.rox.com/2005/09/15/paying-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-10158 KJ Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:03:55 +0000 http://b.rox.com/?p=527#comment-10158 I was going through some ooooooold emails today and found my stash of Christyweeks from early 2000. Wondered if you all were still in NOLA and if the Man was still hasslin' - well lo and behold Ye Olde Google found this blog. I hope your house is OK. I guess it would depend on the structure (wood/brick etc) though before it got demo'ed check with others in your 'hood to find out what they are doing with theirs. Not that you know me from Adam but if you need a pick me up on your way back (whenever that may be) feel free to stop in Nashville. I was going through some ooooooold emails today and found my stash of Christyweeks from early 2000. Wondered if you all were still in NOLA and if the Man was still hasslin’ - well lo and behold Ye Olde Google found this blog.

I hope your house is OK. I guess it would depend on the structure (wood/brick etc) though before it got demo’ed check with others in your ‘hood to find out what they are doing with theirs.

Not that you know me from Adam but if you need a pick me up on your way back (whenever that may be) feel free to stop in Nashville.

]]> By: Scott http://b.rox.com/2005/09/15/paying-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-10157 Scott Thu, 15 Sep 2005 18:38:08 +0000 http://b.rox.com/?p=527#comment-10157 Bart, in all likelihood, the house is a goner but you still own the land and could rebuild. In addition to the sewerage that contaminated the water that soaked into your house, oil, gas and other fluids from submerged cars have had plenty of time to contaminate even the lumber. It's likely that you had plaster on lath which is completely soaked too. While it is possible that you could decontaminate what's left, it's probably not economically feasible. It might be a favor if FEMA or other government people demolish the house because it would save the demo cost. Sorry. Bart, in all likelihood, the house is a goner but you still own the land and could rebuild.

In addition to the sewerage that contaminated the water that soaked into your house, oil, gas and other fluids from submerged cars have had plenty of time to contaminate even the lumber. It’s likely that you had plaster on lath which is completely soaked too. While it is possible that you could decontaminate what’s left, it’s probably not economically feasible. It might be a favor if FEMA or other government people demolish the house because it would save the demo cost. Sorry.

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