Protect your family, your timeline, and your budget by planning for lead safety the right way. If your Eagle home was built before 1978, there’s a real chance some painted surfaces contain lead-based paint. Lead isn’t always obvious—many homes look “fine” until sanding, scraping, cutting, or demolition turns old paint into invisible dust. This guide […]
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Lead Abatement in Nampa, Idaho: What Homeowners Should Know Before Remodeling a Pre-1978 Home
A safer plan for older homes, rentals, and renovation projects Many homes in Nampa and the Treasure Valley were built before 1978—the year lead-based paint was banned for residential use in the U.S. When old paint is disturbed (sanding, cutting, window replacement, demolition, even aggressive scraping), it can create lead-contaminated dust that’s easy to inhale […]
Read MoreLead Abatement in Boise, Idaho: How to Protect Your Home During Renovations (Especially in Pre-1978 Properties)
A practical, safety-first guide for homeowners, landlords, and property managers across the Treasure Valley If you live in Boise or the surrounding Treasure Valley, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter older housing stock—especially in established neighborhoods where remodeling is common. Renovations can be exciting, but if your property was built before 1978, disturbing painted surfaces […]
Read MoreLead Abatement in Nampa: A Guide for Protecting Your Home and Family
Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Lead in Your Nampa Property For many homeowners in Nampa, Idaho, the charm and character of an older home are a significant draw. However, properties built before 1978 may harbor a hidden danger: lead-based paint. When this paint deteriorates or is disturbed during renovations, it can release toxic dust and […]
Read MoreProtecting Your Family: A Boise Homeowner’s Guide to Lead Abatement
Understanding Lead Hazards in Your Boise Home Lead is a naturally occurring metal that was widely used in various household products for many years, most notably in paint. While its use in residential paint was banned in 1978, many homes in Boise and across the country built before this time may still contain lead-based paint. […]
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