Lead exposure is a serious health risk that can cause a variety of issues in people of all ages. Unfortunately, lead use was incredibly prevalent in paint, stains, plumbing fixtures, and more for several decades, so it’s still quite prominent in older buildings. If you’re occupying such a structure, it’s important to know about the… Read more »
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Health Issues Associated with Lead Paint
You likely know by now that lead paint has certain negative connotations. But do you know exactly the danger this decades-old paint still poses today? The health issues associated with lead paint are quite serious and are reason enough to have any lead paint you’re regularly in contact with safely and professionally removed. Here’s what… Read more »
How to Identify Lead Paint
Soft, malleable, and toxic to humans, lead is a material that should not be taken lightly. Unfortunately, many homes and buildings throughout the U.S. and here in Kansas City contain lead. How? Through lead paint. Widely used for over a century, lead paint was only banned in 1978. This means that a home or office… Read more »
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