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  • What You Need to Know About Lead Paint

    What You Need to Know About Lead Paint

    It seems hard to believe that lead paint is still an issue since it was banned as a paint additive in 1978. Many Los Angeles County area homes have an existing problem that jeopardizes the health of anyone inhabiting these locations. Our lead paint removal specialists at Tri Span Inc are ready to help you find the permanent solution you need.

    Lead Paint Can Be On the Interior or Exterior of An Older Home

    Lead was an additive used to help quicken the drying process in both interior and exterior paints made in the mid-1970’s and earlier. Not every home that pre-dates the late 1970’s contains lead paint, but you need to understand that there is a risk. You will find as many homes in this era using lead-based paint as an exterior and interior cover.

    You Can Still Have Lead Paint Present with a Remodeled Home

    The purchase of a fully remodeled older home in Orange or Riverside County does not guarantee you that there is no lead paint present. Unless you are shown paperwork that a full lead removal was completed, the risk is there that lead paint is under some of the new materials and simply disguised. You should do a little investigating to get to the base materials and have any paint tested.

    Hidden Areas of Lead Paint Can Lurk In Closets and Cupboards

    Any older home in the Los Angeles area can have lead paint lurking in spaces that are not frequently used, or have a need for frequent repainting. The interiors of closets and cupboards are common to having the surface remain coated with lead paint. It will have to be isolated and professionally removed for the safety of you and your family.

    Trying to Remove Lead Paint Yourself Can Be Dangerous

    You can find a myriad of products advertised to remove lead paint, but trying to do this yourself can be dangerous. When lead paint is moved and removed, it flashes out dust that is highly toxic and easy for your body to absorb.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact us at Tri Span Inc and get a free estimate for complete lead paint removal. We offer effective and affordable lead paint removal in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties.[/su_note]

  • Inspecting and Assessing for Lead Paint Hazards

    Inspecting and Assessing for Lead Paint Hazards

    Inspection and assessment of lead risks at a property site are not the same things. Inspection for lead hazards is the first step in knowing whether a hazard exists, and assessment is a second step for determining how dangerous the hazard is and what can be done to mitigate the problem.

    Inspecting for a Lead Hazard

    Inspection for the presence of lead in paint, dust, and the soil surrounding a building must be done by a professional with California State certification and training, according to State law.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]During an inspection for lead hazards, a lead hazard inspector examines all of the surfaces inside and outside the building and performs tests as needed to find out if lead-based paints are present. Paints containing lead were routinely used until 1978 in the U.S., and in many situations, lead-based paints are lurking below the surface of newer coats of paint which do not contain lead.[/su_note]

    This hidden lead becomes a health hazard when there is remodeling or demolition of the building and also if the paint begins to peel or chip with age. Inspecting for the presence of lead-based paints is especially important when purchasing or renting a building where children live and in child-care sites.

    Inspection for lead hazards also involves examination of the soil surrounding the building. Often, old paint has been scraped away from the exterior of the building, leaving dust in the surrounding soil. This soil then poses a health hazard for anyone who works in the soil, and it is hazardous for children who play outside the building.

    Assessing Lead Hazards

    Once an inspection for lead is completed, a certified lead assessment specialist goes further in determining the exact source of the hazard and then developing a plan for lead abatement.

    A lead assessment specialist works with the property owner in understanding the level of hazard posed by lead in their building and then in choosing the most cost-effective strategy for solving the problem.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Tri Span, Inc. is a Southern California licensed contractor specializing in all types of hazardous materials inspection, assessment, and abatement, including lead hazards. Tri Span is California state certified for inspection and assessment of lead-based paint hazards in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties and is ready to assist you in determining the level of lead hazard at your property and then doing the work to remove lead hazards.[/su_note]