Lead Paint Removal
Our priority is to protect public health and the environment by ensuring the safe and compliant removal and disposal of lead-based paint.
Lead (Un)Done Right
The dangers of lead-based paint, and more accurately lead dust, have been well known for decades. Even minor exposure to a child can cause damage to the central nervous system and affect a child’s brain. Through diligence and proper monitoring, our goal at Orion is to limit the exposure to a dangerous environment containing lead-based paint.
If your home or building was built or significantly renovated prior to 1980, chances are high that some lead-based paint is present. Location does not necessarily affect the likelihood of lead’s presence. The 100-year-old colonial in an affluent suburb is just as likely to contain lead-based paint as is an inner-city building. Utilizing Orion will help minimize the impact of lead to your project.
Lead Paint Removal Options 
Encapsulation
Typically, the least complicated and most affordable method, encapsulation involves brushing or rolling on a specially made paint-like coating that creates a watertight bond and seals in the lead-based paint. However, opening and closing your doors and windows eventually may wear off the coating.
Enclosure
With this method, the old surface is covered with a new one, such as putting up new drywall or covering window sills with aluminum or vinyl cladding. If the enclosed surface is ever removed, you’ll have to deal with the exposed lead-containing surfaces underneath.
Removal
A variety of approaches are used to remove lead-based paints, such as wire brushing or wet hand scraping with liquid paint removers. Forbidden methods of removal include open flame burning or torching, machine sanding without a HEPA attachment, abrasive blasting, and power washing without a means to trap water and paint chips.
Replacement
This more radical strategy calls for taking out the offending surfaces or features and installing new windows, doors, woodwork, and other surfaces. Replacement may be a more cost effective approach to removal depending on the materials involved. Orion can help you determine which approach may provide your project the best value.
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