Do You Perform Any Repairs During The Paint Process?
During the painting process, we manage all the prep, and this includes repairs. If you need repairs–like siding, dry rot, or anything else construction-related— we will step in seamlessly to keep your exterior painting project on schedule.
My House Tested Positive For Lead, What’s My Next Step?
If your house tested positive for lead, make sure to test both the inside and outside painted surfaces for lead-based paint. Often, if one side of your house tested positive, they both tend to have lead paint. In this case, if you have lead-based paint on both sides, you will want to identify which project is more important to mitigate the lead hazard and start there. You may have wanted to paint the outside first, but if you have your children and interior lead-based paint, that may take precedence over the exterior. Once you have decided where to start
How To Know If Your House Has Lead Paint?
The lead test consists of a home swab test, a lab test, and an XRF Device. Home Testing (swab): There are different types of home lead tests. Pens used to wipe across the wall and identify lead aren't the most accurate. But can detect if enough lead is present to justify a lab or XRF test. Lab testing (sample): Sending soil, paint, or water samples to a lab is a cost-effective way to narrow down lead presence in your home. However, preparing for large renovation projects, where lead exposure could be a more significant concern, we recommend hiring a professional. Either
Who Is Most At Risk For Lead Exposure?
Children are at the highest risk, as their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults, and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to lead’s damaging effects. Since children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths, it heightens the risk of ingesting lead dust or soil. Pregnant women are at risk, too, since lead exposure can carry to a developing baby.
Why Is Lead Paint Dangerous?
Lead paint is dangerous because when it is absorbed into the body, either through inhaling fumes and dust of lead-contaminated objects, eating paint chips, or playing in lead-contaminated soil it can cause damage to the brain, organs, kidneys, nerves, and blood.
