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They've gone hog-wild over PermaCrete in Iowa. It seems feed was spilling out of the hog feeders and landing on the concrete base around the feeders. And being hogs, the critters were eating the spilled feed ...and the concrete. Whether eating the concrete adversely affected the hogs is not known, but it sure was expensive having to replace the concrete slats and slabs.
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Question: How long does new concrete need to cure before applying PermaCrete?
Answer: New concrete should cure for 7 days prior to a PermaCrete application (However, in very hot temperatures of 90ºF - 100ºF, PermaCrete can be applied after only 3 days).
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Homeowners and builders alike face a continuous battle with mold. Although mold is a naturally occurring component of the ecosystem, in a building environment mold is not
as welcome as, say, penicillin, one of its more heralded forms. Although the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta has found no direct link between mold and serious illnesses, nevertheless, mold can contribute to many health problems, particularly upper respiratory problems affecting children, senior citizens, and people with weakened immune systems.
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