Children and adults alike can experience serious health problems because of lead poisoning, such as, permanent brain damage, cancer, and high blood pressure. Unfortunately, 17.6% of houses in the U.S have a potential risk of lead. Seller-financed deals have helped […]
Removing lead from homes and commercial properties has been an ongoing project since the US government discovered how harmful lead can be. Due to the dangerous nature of lead and the harmful effects of lead poisoning, lead removal work shouldn’t […]
Lead poisoning is a silent threat that homeowners often worry about. In homes built before 1978, there is a higher potential for lead-based paint contamination. If you have recently purchased an older home, it’s critical to take steps to identify […]
Lead poisoning is typically associated with lead-based paint, but it can also be found in numerous unexpected places like drinking water. Ever since the Flint water crisis made headlines in 2014, more and more people have become aware of the […]
When working with lead-based paints or items coated with lead-based pigments, construction professionals must be aware of the best practices to keep both workers and occupants protected. Since so many homes in the United States still contain dangerous lead levels, […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the gold standard for lead abatement specialists. It’s no secret that lead poisoning is a dangerous threat to people who live in homes constructed prior to 1978. With risks like developmental delay, seizures, and […]
Handling items contaminated with lead-based paint is hazardous and can be incredibly detrimental to the health of home dwellers. Renovators and other construction professionals are required to hold specific EPA certifications to safely complete work that disturbs lead-coated materials, which […]
Many people consider lead poisoning to be an issue of the past. However, with modern-day epidemics like The Flint Water Crisis and thousands of children exposed to lead each year, lead safety is clearly still a present concern. Thankfully, nowadays, […]
Homes and child-occupied facilities built prior to 1978 have a higher potential for lead-based paint contamination. Homeowners must be aware of the risks associated with lead-based paint when purchasing an older home and take the appropriate steps to mitigate the […]
Lead paint used to be the prevailing coating of choice for contractors across the United States. However, it wasn’t until 1978 that the government fully understood the health impacts of this hazardous substance, taking action to ban lead paint for […]