Providing Lead Removal for Tucson AZ and Southwest Arizona
At Systematic Environmental we specialize in lead removal, replacement of lead-based paint with non-lead based paint, encapsulation of lead based paint, and lead based paint dust cleanup.
You can count on Systematic Environmental to do the right thing. That means crossing all the T’s and dotting the I’s. Lead paint, or lead-based paint, is a serious business. This specific environmental hazard work should only be performed by a Certified Lead Renovation Contractor. At Systematic Environmental we specialize in lead paint removal and renovation, and we have all the requisite licensure and insurance to perform the work legally. Make sure you trust your home and family to a contractor that knows what they are doing. Insist that your contractor is certified by the state and local municipalities to perform lead paint removal.
Our trained staff is equipped to handle all residential and commercial projects of any size. Lead-based paint can be removed in from residential and commercial properties in various techniques that should only be handled and completed by certified professionals.
Removal of lead-based paint is not a do-it-yourself project. Scraping or sanding lead paint creates large amounts of dust that can poison anyone exposed. This dust can stay around long after the work is completed. In addition, heating lead paint can release lead into the air. For these reasons, you need a certified professional who knows how to do the job safely and has the proper equipment to perform the cleanup thoroughly and can remove lead paint or dust. Occupants, especially children, seniors and pregnant women, should leave the structure until the cleanup is finished.
Lead Renovation Benefits
The main benefit of lead paint removal and lead paint renovation is to have a home free from a serious environmental hazard. The peace of mind knowing that you are protecting your loved ones from potential harm. Another benefit of ridding your home of lead-based paint is resale value.
Why is Lead Paint Dangerous?
Lead paint is a very harmful product that can be found in homes and schools constructed prior to 1978. In 1978 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of lead-based paint in the United States. As a highly toxic metal, lead can cause a number of health issues, most notably in young children and pregnant women. As lead is absorbed into the body it can cause damage to the brain, as well as impede the brain’s development. It can cause learning disabilities, negatively impact behavior, cause seizures or death. Lead can also cause damage to the kidneys, blood, and nervous system.
When lead paint begins to deteriorate, or adherence bond fails, lead dust and flakes begin to accumulate on surfaces like floors, countertops, windowsills, baseboards, furniture, and other household items. On the homes exterior, lead paint and dust can accumulate on decks, patios, and the soil around your house. Small children are prone to putting objects and their hands in their mouth frequently. This greatly increases the risk of ingesting harmful toxins.
Lead Safe Renovations
Although they may appear to be similar, there is a big difference in Lead Paint Renovation and RRP (renovation, repair, and painting) activities. Lead paint renovation is a highly specialized process that is designed to offer a final solution to lead hazards. RRP activities include slightly disturbing lead paint in conjunction with a larger scope of work like painting, siding, siding, installing windows, and light renovation. Here are some easy ways to differentiate the two.
Lead-Based Paint Renovation
- Lead-based paint inspections
- Risk assessments
- Lead-based paint removal
- Projects that are designed to permanently eliminate lead paint
Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Activities
- RRP projects are typically performed for aesthetic or other reasons, or as a stop gap control to minimize lead hazards. RRP is NOT designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint hazards
- Minor renovations and modifications
- Stabilizing failing paint in conjunction with a paint job
Providing Lead Removal for Tucson AZ and Southwest Arizona