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Default Remodelling & lead-based paint
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My husband and I normally do all the remodelling in this house.
Previous owners said the outside wood siding (underneath the current
vinyl siding) has lead-based paint on it. Had the whole house tested
and sure enough only the outside has lead.

Husband refuses to install two much-needed new bay windows in 2
separate front rooms. Called several "good" contractors in the area -
none of them have procedures to carefully remove old windows without
disturbing (or at least taking precautions against) lead-based paint
dust. One said he did this for 20 years and no one has ever asked him
about lead.

I have an infant whose new fascination is putting everything in her
mouth.

Am I being overly cautious? Should I just let the contractors do their
thing and just clean up stuff myself afterwards? (HEPA filters, TSP
soap, etc.) Is it unreasonable to expect a contractor to do things
properly with regards to lead?

Thanks.

If the only lead is outside, you should be able to isolate it pretty
well. Cover window with plastic tarp, taped in place, when outside demo
work is being done. Stray paint chips, if there are any, should be easy
to pick up. Sanding or creating fumes would be the way to spread lead
around the interior. You probably have more hazardous stuff on the
toilet seat and door knobs - what you track in on shoes isn't sterile )
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