Yes, as long as you don't eat it ( no kidding) .
Live in or regularly visit a house built before 1978 in which chipped or peeling paint is present; Live in or regularly visit a house that was built before 1978 where remodeling is planned or underway.
Paint? If you live in the house: no.If it is a business investment, generally the answer is YES.
Avoid fallout zones Don't hang around hospitals more than necessary Don't live anywhere near a nuclear reactor Don't smoke Find out the radon level before you buy a house Don't fly frequently Don't live near a coal-plant Other than that, there's not much you can do. You could paint your house with lead-based paint, but that's not recommended if you have - or will have - small children.
if you live in a close house neighborhood then no, but if your house backs up to woods then yes
If you live in a brick house then you can scratch off some paint to find out if it's wall or wood.
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Being a father of 5, I would not suggest ANY chemical. It can wait till Spring where the house can be well ventilated. KEVIN Stripping wallpaper can be done if you are using a steam stripper, and similarly you can use water based paints. I agree with Kevin about the chemicals though, and if using a sander to strip paint always wear the correct facemask. If you live in an old house you should check than any paintwork is lead free, and if you have leaded paint get it removed by a professional.
You can start by visiting your local paint and hardware stores. Walk around and take notes on the different exterior paint brands and prices. Ask the sales people which brands they would recommend and why. Make sure that you pick an exterior paint that will do well in the climate in which you live.
yes
TESTING YOUR HOME FOR THE PRESENCE OF LEADIf you live in a house built before 1978, it is highly advised you have your home tested for lead.Lead is a highly toxic metal that can be found in paint, dust, and soil in and around many homes built prior to 1978. Testing your home for the presence of lead will reduce your family's risk for lead exposure and lead poisoning. Why Test for Lead?In 1978, the Consumer Products Safety commission banned the use of lead-based paint in homes and toys. Anyone living in a residence built before 1978 could still be at risk for lead exposure. Lead testing needs to be performed before any remodeling, renovating, or painting is performed, as these are the most common culprits for exposure to lead in the home. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends hiring a certified inspector or risk assessor to perform one of the three types of lead testing. On average, these inspections cost $300 to $400 and take two to four hours to complete.InspectionIf you choose a lead- based paint inspection, a certified inspector will test all surfaces coated with paint, stain, and even surfaces coated with varnish or wallpaper, inside and outside your home, for the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint inspections do not usually include tests of soil, water, or dust. You can request these areas be tested separately.Risk AssessmentThe presence of lead-based paint does not always mean there is a risk for lead exposure, so you may want to have a certified risk assessor perform a risk assessment. This type of thorough investigation will detect the presence of lead and identify the type, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards, to include dust and soil.ScreeningA lead-hazard screen is simply a more limited risk assessment. It is only beneficial for homes built after 1960 that are in good repair. Since only deteriorated paint is tested in these screenings, they are no guarantee that there is no lead-based paint present. If the paint deteriorates or is disturbed by renovations or other damage, the screening would need to be repeated.Home Test KitsAlthough home test kits are available which detect the presence of lead in paint, dust and soil, the Environmental Protection Agency has found that these tests give unreliable results. These kits do not differentiate between high and low levels of lead and have been shown to give both false positives and false negatives.