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Lead paint Removal
B & D Painting & Decorating provides specialized lead paint removal services. Lead is a dangerous substance found in the paint used in our residential or commercial premises. Dust that comes from peeling and flaking of old paint is the basic source of lead. In New Zealand, the usage of white lead in paint was banned in 1979 but some specialized paints still have red lead. The biggest hazard happens from older buildings that might still have a lead based paint coating as they might have been repainted without past layers of paint being eliminated.
Lead poisoning happens when a paint remaining with lead is swallowed somehow or the fumes are inhaled. The impact of lead is cumulative. It accumulates in the body, and if left untreated, may lead to brain damage and death. Signs of lead poisoning might include stomach pains, lack of appetite, moodiness, inferior sleeping patterns and fatigue. Lead poisoning is a severe health problem for children mostly below the age of 7 than the adults as they have the tendency to put almost everything in their mouth and you surely won’t jeopardize their lives. Even your pets can be impacted by lead for the same reason.
For pregnant women, even low quantity lead can be detrimental as it can impact the child growth. Lead based paint may cause premature child birth also. A high level of lead can impact brain, blood cells, and kidneys and also cause your death. Muscle weakness, headache, vomiting and loss of appetite are some symptoms if you are impacted by lead.
Removal of lead based paint may cause damage to both the person removing the paint and people in the proximity, and hence you require professionals like us to do the job. While removing lead based paint, you truly have to be aware of the hazards involved and try to lessen the airborne lead particles.
