Is There Lead in Your Paint? 1978 is the year to remember!
Headaches, nausea, seizures, organ damage. Why is Lead Based Paint such a big deal? These are just a few reasons. It’s just not something to ignore. In real estate we address the lead-based paint issue with every property we deal with for every client.
Tom Arstingstall’s statistics give an at a glance view of the volume of lead-based paint used in homes over the years.
Remember 1978 is the year to remember!
If your home was built before 1978, it is likely that there was lead-based paint used. This applies to both the interior and exterior surfaces. You cannot tell by looking at it to make that determination, in fact it may have been painted over several times. This, however, does not eliminate the needs to determine if lead is in the paint, it must be tested to know for sure. We can make some early assumptions to determine if testing is required.
The age of the home is probably the most important consideration in determining if there is lead in your paint. Check out these statistics:
Year home Was Built
% of homes with
Lead-Based Paint
Before 1940
86 percent
1940 – 1959
66 percent
1960 – 1978
25 percent
All Housing
35 percent
In 1978, the Consumer Products Safety Commission banned the sale of lead-based paint for residential use. Existing supplies may have been available for sale so the exact cutoff date is not clear, but 1978 is a good year to work with.
There have been recent requirements in California for contractors that disturb lead-based paint in housing renovations, repairs, and painting. Contractors, who disturb surfaces with this type of paint, must be certified with EPA and/or HUD. There are certain guidelines that need to be followed. If you have a Contractor working on your home he will need to do some things beyond the normal preparation of the construction area. Failure to do so may put you and your family at risk.
I’m looking for a few brave souls.
Related Posts:
I can spot rotting wood a mile away.
Do You Know How to Check a Contractor’s References?
“I Searched For Your Business Online And I Didn’t Find You!”
Me? An Expert Witness? Thanks AR
A Good Contractor Can Hire Bad Subs
Nothing sticks out like a bad wall repair.
A New TV Won't Fit In The Wall Cabinet - Change It!
How is Your Hot Water Flowing?
What color painter's tape are you using?
Interior Wall Textures – Sacramento Market Report
You wanna hire me as your contractor, let me do my job.
How much is it going to cost to repair the water damage in my home?
Specialists in Dry Rot and Water Damage Repairs
Tom Arstingstall
Tromler Construction
General Contractor
Specializing in Dry Rot and Water Damage Repairs
916-765-5366
Water Damage Repair in Sacramento Dry Rot Repair Contractor in Sacramento
Comments (1)Subscribe to CommentsComment