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Lead-Based
Paint Prior to 1978,
paints and other products containing lead were widely used in homes and offices.
Chipping and pealing paint can expose occupants to this hazardous material. In
addition, many older plumbing systems utilized lead-based solder to join pipes.
This lead can leach into the water, especially when running hot water. In
certain areas, high concentrations of lead can even be found in the ground soil. Unknown
in years past, it is now clear that lead causes a number of health-related
problems. In children this can include growth and learning disabilities,
headaches and even brain damage. Adults are not immune either. High levels of
lead have been tied to problem pregnancies, high-blood pressure and digestive
problems. Before
you buy or sell an older home, you need to know what hazards may exist. If
selling, federal law stipulates that you must disclose any lead-based paint in
the home. If you're buying, you want to know what hazards may be lurking in the
walls, as well as in the pipes, before you put up your earnest money. If you
suspect that a house contains high levels of lead, you should contact us to
perform a lead inspection. We use a wide range of tools from the well-trained
eye to complex, specialized equipment to detect lead levels and recommend
appropriate solutions. If
the structure was built before 1978, we recommend that you consider having it
tested for lead based paint at the time of the inspection. Again, knowledge is
power and if lead based paint has been applied, you will need to know about it
as you make your purchase decision. Call McKinney Home Inspection, Inc. |