Leaded or Unleaded?

• By Annette Parrish- Vice President

• If your home contains lead paint and you are considering a remodel, you will be pleased to know that Parrish Construction has successfully completed the training and passed the test to be an EPA, Lead-Safe Certified Firm. You can find us on the EPA’s website soon.

• As we mentioned in our March e-newsletter, the EPA is now requiring all contractors to be certified before they renovate areas which are known to contain lead paint. Many homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, but the EPA’s main concern seems to be in homes where children or pregnant women are currently residing, or where children may visit. However, the EPA’s own website clearly states that lead poisoning can cause serious health problems in adults and pets, not just children or pregnant women.

• Parrish Construction will continue to conduct lead testing for any buildings we work on which were constructed before 1978, as we have for many years. This practice is to ensure the safety of you and your children, our employees and their families, and children or pregnant women who may visit you, and protect them from potential lead exposure.

• To protect yourself from lead exposure and possible fines you should only hire contractors certified by the EPA to perform lead-safe renovation. Lead-safe practices may cost you a little more, but the risks of lead poisoning are just too great. Home safety and your family’s health is not the place to cut corners.

• If you have questions about the Parrish Lead-Safe Process, please give us a call at 303-444-0033. We always welcome your comments, questions and suggestions. Please feel free to post in the “Comments Box” below.

• Also, be sure to visit our green building page for other environmentally-friendly practices. Or, click here to read more articles and blogs on green building.