A site built "door" helps control dust without restricting egress.

Today’s Tip: Dust Control

Dust is an ever-present reality of many remodeling projects and controlling it is key, especially when there may be lead paint present. One of my favorite dust-controlling products is one we make ourselves—think site-made screen door. A 1×4 frameĀ  with 1/2-inch OSB gussets and .6 mil plastic sheeting (instead of a screen), this door holds [...]

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Lead-safe window replacement keeps families safe

It’s the dust you can’t see that concerns us the most. That’s why we practice lead safe remodeling in our clients’ homes, and in our home. Friction caused by the opening and closing of a window sash painted with lead-based paint can generate microscopic “lead dust” that, if ingested, can be harmful to your family’s [...]

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