Bluegrass Environmental and Evergreen Environmental have many things in common. They’re both Environmental companies, they’re both located in Lexington, Ky. and the list goes on and on, but the most important thing they have in common is that they are both owned by Christians, and this week these two companies came together in Columbia Ky. […]
Lead paint is serious business and a common problem in Kentucky. Lead inspection and lead risk assessment are useful first steps for Kentucky residents which can lead to more thoughtful decisions on managing lead paint and lead hazards. Lead abatement is an activity designed to permanently remove lead-based paint hazards and best performed by certified Kentucky […]
Abatement and RRP activities may sometimes look similar, but they are not! Abatement is a specialized activity designed to address lead in the home. RRP activities (including most home contracting work) disturb paint as a consequence of the activity, but they are often undertaken for reasons unrelated to lead issues. Lead-Based Paint Activities (Abatement) Lead-Based […]
Encapsulation. Typically the least complicated and most affordable method, encapsulation involves brushing or rolling on a specially made paint-like coating that creates a watertight bond and seals in the lead-based paint. However, opening and closing your doors and windows eventually may wear off the coating. Encapsulation products start at about $35 per gallon. Expect to […]
Homebuyers and Renters: Know Your Rights Before You Buy or Lease Many homes and condominiums built before 1978 have lead-based paint. Paint that has chipped or is deteriorating, or on surfaces that rub together such as windows and doors, creates lead dust which can pose serious health hazards to occupants and visitors. Homebuyers and renters […]
Why should I have my home inspected or assessed for risks? Your child has been diagnosed as having lead poisoning. The most common home-based source of lead exposure is deteriorating lead-based paint and the resulting dust. You live in a home built before 1978 where small children are or will be living. You are about […]