On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:00:27 -0400, Bertie Brink
wrote:

If the house was built in the 60's ('62) in the US, would there be lead
paint in it? What year did they stop using lead paint in the US in new
home construction? What are the years for mercury in paints?

Also if the baseboards and window casings have it, is it better to paint
over it or remove it and put new ones? Is the risk of unsettling lead
dust greater?

Thanks

Bertie Brink
http://www.setdefault.com/bertie

Having lived in apartments in NJ, there is alot of lead paint
(explains the idiots there) and the state requires tenet education. It
seems if lead paint stays where it is, it's safe. Meaning if you
don't eat it, or breath it, it's safe. Infact I was instructed by a
landlord, that if a piece of molding is greater than x inches from a
wall, it had to 'fixed' since that was a chewing potentional for
infants/children. So flat surfaces were repainted with non-lead
paint, and made safer.

So, IMHO, if I owned a home with the potential of lead paint inside, I
would first evaluate the condition of the paint. Is it loose and
flaking? Real threat to children, even if no lead.

Second, identify if you have lead paint. Many companies willl do
simple surveys for a few bucks.

Third, see what items that pose the greatest threat. Like
molding/casements. If a child can get a tooth on it, it can be
scarey.

Not just guessing, since the house I purchased was built after 1970,
by intention.

later,

tom === not a lead expert.