Roofing Smells Like Fish

Today the roof is finished.

Roofing smells like fish.

During the project roof tar odors are generated. The following information addresses some of the common complaints associated with roofing projects and some methods for reducing problems i smell roof tar odors. Bakelite light sockets in lamps and other locations can release fish odors if they overheat. It looks great and even better doesn t leak.

Does this mean i am being over exposed to a. The most likely culprit is an appliance such as a dishwasher washing machine or an air conditioner. Leaving the house open all night and a special 40 air conditioner filter diminished the odor greatly though the smell is worsening as the day warms up. Amine is the chemical that causes fish odor in overheating electrical components and trimethylamine a type of amine is the specific amine that is the cause of true dead fish odor from actual dead fish.

Odors from rubber roof adhesives have a sweet organic odor solvent odor that people begin to smell when the concentration in air is much higher. This could be something electrical in the home overheating and melting its insulating plastic or rubber which could lead to a fire. Proof of fish odor origin owens corning fiberglass insulation can emit a rotten fish odor for over a year when it gets wet or the humidity is high. Using hot roofing tar can easily cause odor complaints because the odor is strong pungent and can be smelled at very low concentrations in the air.

An hour ago i believed i didn t make a terrible decision that will exacerbate my migraine attacks.