You’re looking at older homes and your agent keeps telling you about the dangers of lead based paint. Well, if paint with lead in it hasn’t been used since 1978, and the home has been recently painted or remodeled, what’s the deal?
Fact is, in older homes, the possibility of renovation can expose you (literally) to hazards you have never imagined. During the course of tearing down some of the remaining structure (or scraping and repainting the exterior or interior of a home), paint chips tainted with lead may very well come in contact with you or your loved ones. Small children, who unknowingly gnaw on window sills or lick window blinds, incur risk of lead poisoning. Also at risk are pets that are allowed to roam or play in dilapidated rooms or areas under reconstruction.
For more information on detecting and preventing lead poisoning, including other potential deadly sources of lead in your home, contact your local health department.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
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