Lead is a hazard that calls for immediate attention, especially if there are young children present in your home. Lead poisoning can cause nervous system damage, stunted growth, kidney damage and delayed development. Contact BLU today to schedule an inspection of possible lead-based paints found in the home.
Lead is an additive to paint that was used up until 1978 when it was banned by the federal government. If your home was built before 1978 it probably still contains lead-based paints. If kept up properly, it is relatively harmless. But if you have peeling and cracking paint, it creates a poisonous lead dust that can be harmful to your home’s environment.
Lead can be found in products but is most often found in the paint throughout your house.
For lead based paints, BLU uses an X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. This non-destructive instrument gives results in seconds and allows us to sample more areas of your home in a shorter amount of time. If lead is detected, BLU will guide you towards the process of safely removing the specific material.