Walls Take care when plywood wall paneling, particleboard, fiberboard and insulation are being used. These can contain chemicals that could be harmful the health over a period of time. Avoid the use of glass-mesh cement backer boards as they often contain urea, phenyls and other volatile chemicals. In addition they tend to leave a lot of dust and particles floating in the air. Many of these dangerous chemicals are of the type known as volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and the material that commonly contain them include: Organic or rubber solvents Putty, sealants and caulks Wallpaper Vinyl floor coverings Synthetic carpeting, padding and adhesives Plaster and drywall Manufactured wood products (particle board, plywood, composite board, etc.) Paint, resin and varnish Drapery And some cleaning compounds The most common of VOCs found in materials used in home remodeling are: Toluene Trichloroethane Chlorobenzenes Polychlorinated biphenyls Aldehyde Benze
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