Lead paint worries after renovation?
Hi,
We bought a house last year that was built in 1977. Our realtor gave us the disclosure for lead-based paint but said that it was really unlikely that there would be any lead based paint since it was so close to the ban in 1978, so we didn’t give it any more thought. After buying the house I found out I was pregnant so we wanted to get the kitchen renovated before the baby came.
I’m 33 weeks preganant, the kitchen has just been completed (we ripped out a soffit in the ceiling) and there’s still quite a bit of drywall dust over the house. We’ve now found out we’re relocating and the new realtor is saying that there is a likelyhood of having lead paint. Should I be concerned? And what can I do?
Thanks
Just to clarify – the renovations are already complete and I am worried that I have already been exposed to lead, since there is quite a lot of dust all over the house…
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Is lead in paint really as bad as they say it is?
Isn’t lead only poisonous if you consume it? So, if you don’t swallow the paint or eat paint chips, isn’t it not dangerous? I mean they used to add lead in everything, even pencils. They say that small children may eat it, but don’t you need to consume a considerable amount over a period of time before you start suffering from lead poisoning? Finally, is it true that lead paint doesn’t catch fire as easily as normal paint?
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Stop Lead Paint Poisoning Documentary
A short documentary made to inform and warn the people about the dangers of lead paint poisoning. Filmed in Maryland.
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House Painting Issues: Dealing With Lead Paint
While everyone would need house painting, there have been a few recent issues regarding it. One of the largest issues would probably be the use of lead paint and its effects on people. While paint has commonly thought to be harmless for a lot of people, the lead contained in it is the total opposite and sadly, it has been proven many times to be harmless.
Lead has become an issue not because it is an ingredient of paint. Lead has also been used in other materials such as toys and school supplies and with the same issues; lead has been known to poison a lot of people.
Although it can be a threat, you can avoid it easily. Lead can be everywhere but avoiding it is quite easy to manage.
What Is Lead Poisoning?
In the interior of buildings that are much older as well as in other details such as the doors, ceilings, cabinets and doors, lead has been used until it was banned in 1978 since it has been proven to cause several sicknesses in children and also in adults. Dealing with this problem can be very costly that some owners who do not care much would not deal with the problem at all, thus causing a threat to all the people who would be exposed to the surfaces that are painted with lead paint.
According to a study, exposure of people to lead paint can cause several mental and physical disorders than can prove destructive as it develops. For pregnant women, exposure to lead can cause abnormal development of the fetus. Lead poisoning can cause a lot ranging from kidney problems in children or in adults to an increase in blood pressure.
What Can You Do?
In most cases, people would try to remove the cause by scraping off the harmful layer of paint and applying a new layer. While this would be the easiest way, you should never try to do this. Scraping off the layer off could cause particles to go flying onto the air and those particles can poison anyone who would inhale it. Instead, try to cover the harmful layer with something like a wallboard or wallpaper and paint that layer.
For doors, cabinets and other small parts, it would be best to have them replaced entirely. You would not want to risk anything regarding health and for this, the safest way is to have the entire thing removed. While that may sound very costly, it pays to be sure of everyone’s welfare.
If You Don’t Want To Do It Yourself
With the threats imposed by these issues, you might not want to risk your own welfare and thus, have someone else to do the job for you. Fortunately, some people specialize in this. You can hire contractors that are certified to deal with issues regarding lead poisoning. These people already know what to do and can give you advice on how to maintain it and with that, you can already fix the issues without doing things yourself.
With the experience and capabilities of these people, hiring them could be the best option for you. While it may cost you something, you and other people who could be harmed are much safer if you have them do the job for you and with that, your health and everyone else’s health are worth much more than the extra cash you would have to pay if you have an expert to do it for you.
Lead paint in house painting may have cause a lot of issues but with ways to control them, there should not be too much.
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Epa Lead Paint Renovation Repair And Painting Rule Goes Into Effect This April
Who should take notice of the new rules?
Property owners that own homes or buildings built pre-1978
Contractors that work on homes or buildings built pre-1978
Lead paint is a health hazard for both children and adults. The new stricter EPA regulations are designed to ensure those contractors that disturb lead painted surfaces, due so in such a way that protects themselves and the inhabitants from lead poisoning. Certified renovators must perform any work that disturbs six square feet or more of interior lead painted surfaces (20 square feet or more on the exterior).
The new rule which becomes effective in April 2010, requires only EPA certified individuals to perform this work. Contractor is broad term that could include a number of various trades people that may work on the target pre-1978 built homes and buildings. These may include: plumber, electrician, handyman, renovator, mason, carpenter, painter, hvac contractor, remodeler and others.
Those contractors and trades people caught not following the new guidelines can face a fine of $32,500.
Contractors and property owners need to know that if a home was built prior to 1978, there is a good chance it contains some lead paint. Before any work is performed that may disturb painted surfaces, a contractor is now required to provide this pamphlet www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf. On April 22, 2010, all contractors performing work on pre-1978 homes and buildings must be certified by the EPA.
If you are doing any work yourself as a do it yourself project, there is some good information on lead paint hazards at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
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Categories: All About Lead Paint, contractor, Lead Paint, New Lead Paint Law, Remodeling, Renovation Tags: Child, Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, Environmental Health, epa, Lead paint, Occupational safety and health, paint, Remodeling, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Environmental Protection Agency
New Lead Paint Law Blog Welcomes You
Welcome to the New Lead Paint Law Blog. W started this to discuss the changes in the New Lead Paint Law taking effect in April of 2010. Please feel free to comment. Thanks for stopping by & hopefully you will bookmark us.
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