Old buildings are increasingly in need of renovation and improvements. With more contractors entering the industry, it seems that qualified service people are just a phone call away for homeowners, building managers, and businesses. However, old buildings have their pitfalls, […]

If you own a home built before 1978 (when lead paint was banned) or you are thinking about purchasing an older home and renovating it, there are things you will need to do to protect you and your family from […]

In recent years home renovators have had to comply with the law requiring certified lead inspectors to inspect home and building renovations in buildings built before lead-based paint was banned in 1978. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires contractors to […]

Though Lead has been a prominent component in traditional industrial applications like energy, mining, smelting, and plumbing, the element has recently been identified as one of the 10 most toxic chemicals present on earth. Lead has a limited beneficial use, […]

Renovations can be messy because demolition and rebuilding can stir up or create a lot of dust. Often this is no problem other than the clean-up effort. However, if the structure was built before 1979, there’s a good chance the […]

Globally, advocates of public health and safe living have been studying the impact of Lead on the environment for years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 10 chemicals that pose a threat to public health, one of which happens […]

Lead can be found throughout our environment, in water, air, soil, building materials, and more. Humans who come into contact with lead face great danger because lead exposure can result in compromised health or even death.  Small children are particularly […]

If you live or work in a structure that was constructed before 1978, then there is a chance that lead paint is a hazard to your health and well being. Children and women of childbearing age are especially susceptible to […]

Older homes built before 1978 are often renovated to appeal to homeowners or home buyers. Unfortunately, renovations often mean coming in contact with lead-based paint. That can severely impact a person’s health. Scientists have known for more than a hundred […]

Although lead paint was banned by law in 1978 there are still dangers from lead exposure in many American homes.  Dangers still exist, from lead pipes contaminating water, to lead dust in the soil around the home. Despite the very […]