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November 20, 2007
Removing lead paint from iron gate?
We have an iron gate with lead paint (and several layers of other paint on top of it) protecting the garden entrance to our brownstone.
We want to have it protected and sealed up (since some of the paint is flaking off), and I have received several suggestions on how to deal with this. Since it would be difficult to have the gate removed, I think I am going to have the gate encapsulated in place. A few questions:
1. Do I need to have the paint in the impact services stripped before encapsulating? While some contractors have suggested this, given that these areas (e.g., the jamb) are covered by layers of intact non-lead paint, I am worried that the stripping may create more problesm rather than less.
2. Is it safe to have a contractor working with Rock Miracle (methylene chloride) on the gate to the front door with my baby inside on the other side)?
Thanks for any advice!
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Just to clarify: the contractor would be working outside, though this is the gate protecting the entrance under the stoop.
The door would be sealed with plastic, though I am still a little nervous about it.
Posted by: jschwa at November 20, 2007 6:55 AM
as long as the paint is kept WET, and disposed of properly, it should not be a problem. You need to be concerned about lead dust, created by dry scraping or otherwise. Lead paint in wet solution doesn't pose a hazard
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 7:03 AM
do you have one of those "go bags" in your basement in case of nuclear attack or maybe just a heavy smog day?
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 8:59 AM
I am still working on the fallout shelter in the basement :-)
I know I am a bit paranoid, but I wouldn't want anything to impact my child (like lead dust or chemicals) that is so easily prevented (obviously there are a lot of other dangers that are harder to avoid).
Posted by: jschwa at November 20, 2007 2:06 PM
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