Lead Paint Under Vinyl Siding

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Lead paint under vinyl siding. Before you side the building you should staple warning tape about every 2 feet on the old siding. Siding either would be fine since professional who deal with lead paint on a daily basis would be completing the jobs. In some places you have to remove lead paint before re siding. Prefinished vinyl siding having a life expectancy of at least 20 years may be installed over a variety of existing exterior wall surfaces to enclose lead based paint.

Use a cloth or a soft bristled brush to apply the cleaning solution before painting vinyl siding then be sure to rinse off any remaining residue. You can paint vinyl siding painting your vinyl siding is not only less expensive than replacing it painting vinyl siding with our colors for vinyl palette gives you the creative freedom that comes with choosing a fresh color scheme for an entirely new look. Vinyl siding is only one of the re siding options. Consumer paint has not contained lead in decades however anyone working in an older dwelling built before 1978 may encounter old lead based paint.

Homeowners with paid assistance working on vinyl siding clean up and repair projects can easily run afoul of the federal epa rules on handling lead paint. I d prefer to go the vinyl siding route as it s a longer term solution. Various wood siding products hardi plank and aluminum are some of the other options. The lead paint can be covered up in a safe and legal manner you should contact your local agency that deals with these issues.

If we repaint the house will require fresh paint every 10 years or so. Lead based paint below. Pick the right paint. Even if some did the vinyl would eventually crack and.

Before going any further allow enough time for. Generally you can encapsulate old siding under a new skin of sheathing and install siding over it but check with your local or state authorities governing exterior lead paint to make sure you can cover it. In the past painting vinyl siding wasn t possible because the paint wouldn t fully adhere to the siding. In regards to professional repainting v.

No chipping peeling or chalking if you are contemplating a typical renovation or remodeling project know that you can disturb. This is usually 3 red in color and it says warning. The key in all of these options is in the quality of the material and the work.