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Posted by Pat on September 12, 2006, 7:03 pm
Goedjn wrote:
> On 12 Sep 2006 09:06:51 -0700, naztazia@gmail.com wrote:
>
> >My husband and I normally do all the remodelling in this house.
> >Previous owners said the outside wood siding (underneath the current
> >vinyl siding) has lead-based paint on it. Had the whole house tested
> >and sure enough only the outside has lead.
> >
> >Husband refuses to install two much-needed new bay windows in 2
> >separate front rooms. Called several "good" contractors in the area -
> >none of them have procedures to carefully remove old windows without
> >disturbing (or at least taking precautions against) lead-based paint
> >dust. One said he did this for 20 years and no one has ever asked him
> >about lead.
> >
> >I have an infant whose new fascination is putting everything in her
> >mouth.
> >
> >Am I being overly cautious? Should I just let the contractors do their
> >thing and just clean up stuff myself afterwards? (HEPA filters, TSP
> >soap, etc.) Is it unreasonable to expect a contractor to do things
> >properly with regards to lead?
> >
>
> It's not necessarily unreasonable, it's just likely
> to cost you an extra $3000-$7000 for following
> hazmat protocols.
>
> Was it me, I'd find someplace else to be for the time
> it takes to do the windows, and clean thoroughly
> afterwards. THere won't be enough led to cause acute
> lead poisoning, and the exposure isn't long-term enough
> to accumulate from chronic exposure.
>
> After about 6 months, get the child lead-tested,
> just for your own mental health.
>
> --goedjn
There's no hazmat protocol for lead. You just wrap the old window in
plastic and carefully throw it in the dumpster. Extra cost is about
$10 for plastic and tape.
While the kids shouldn't be around in any construction project, this
whole thing will be done with in a day.
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