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Lead Paint Inspection - Why Do It Now?

A lead paint inspection helps identify all the locations in your home for potential lead paint health hazards. This information can be especially good for the homeowner who is going to renovate their home. Knowledge is power especially with lead based paint.

You will know exactly where to set up containments to protect your family from lead paint dust. The important thing to remember, the average contractor, handyman or DIY is not really properly trained to handle the disturbance of lead based paint. They do not have the right equipment to do the job right. Even thought the new RRP Program was set up to help prevent lead paint poisoning, it is not enough to properly do the job right. Only a EPA Certified Lead Paint Remediator has the right equipment to do this job right. They are trained and certified.

Lead Paint - Where Can It Be Found In Your Home?

Good Places To Check For Possible Lead Based Paint!

1. Interior
2. Ceilings
3. Crown molding
4. Walls
5. Doors and trim
6. Floors
7. Fireplaces
8. Radiators
9. Shelves
10.Stair treads
11.Windows and trim
12.Built-in cabinets
13.Beams
14.Bathroom Vanities
15.Counter tops
16.Air conditioners
This is only a few possibilities where it could be located. Have a licensed EPA Lead Paint Inspector check it out is you best choice.

Lead Paint - Why Is It So Dangerous?

Lead gets into the body when it is swallowed or inhaled. People,especially children, tend to swallow lead dust as they eat, play, and do other normal hand-to-mouth activities. Many individuals may also breathe in lead dust or fumes if they disturb lead-based paint. If you sand, scrape, burn, brush, blast or otherwise disturb lead-based paint risk unsafe exposure to lead.

Lead Paint is especially dangerous to children under 6 years of age. Lead can affect children’s brains and developing nervous systems, causing:

• Reduced IQ and learning disabilities.
• Behavioral problems. Even children who appear healthy can have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies. Lead is also harmful to adults. In adults, low levels of
lead can pose many dangers, including:
• High blood pressure and hypertension is another result.
• Pregnant women exposed to lead can transfer lead to their unborn baby.