Lath-Burning 100-Y.O. Slats?
We’re removing a 102 year old lath & plaster ceiling. We know there’s lead paint some where in there and are dealing carefully with that material. We are wondering if toxins would be released if we burn some of the lath slats. There is a white color on one side which must be left from…
We’re removing a 102 year old lath & plaster ceiling. We know there’s lead paint some where in there and are dealing carefully with that material. We are wondering if toxins would be released if we burn some of the lath slats. There is a white color on one side which must be left from the plaster/scratch coat.
Good question. I definitely wouldn’t burn it inside. If you’re talking about a bonfire for non-hotdog purposes, it’s probably less risky, but I probably still wouldn’t use it.
Burn it. It’s only lime dust … which is a natural elliment.
lath was covered in two layers of plaster before painted with lead paint.
I don’t think you’d be releasing toxins assuming that the lath is in fact unpainted and he white residue is from the scratch coat. Just be super careful, I burned a bunch of lath one time and the fire almost got out of control. They are usually so dry from being in a wall for the last hundred years that they burn like matches.
Open fires are not allowed in NYC. Alot of areas are in fire districts.
Can’t see how it would be different than burning leaded gasoline.