New Methods To ‘Get The Led Out’

March 10, 2010 by Neil
Filed under Continuing Remodeling Education

Being a former (and current) Ledhead, when I think lead – I think Zeppelin. Especially when I hear the phrase “Get The Led Out,” which comes from The Loop’s daily late night radio salute to the Kings of Blues-Rock. But lately “Get The Lead Out” has taken on a whole new meaning in my life. Beginning in April the EPA will require new rules and procedures for the removal of lead-based paint in America’s older homes.

The EPA will require contractors to use more extensive and rigorous methods to dispose of construction debris than ever before. The new rules require posting signage to warn of lead danger, HEPA filter vacuums for clean up, the use of air exchangers to remove dust in the air, wet-washing construction areas after demolition and being registered with the EPA for lead-based renovations.

The new rules were enacted to protect children from the dangers of lead poisoning. Lead is harmful to both children and adults. In children, a tiny amount of exposure can lead to neurological damage, and in adults, lead inhalation can lead to hypertension, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and nausea among other symptoms

All housing, childcare and school structures built before 1978 are affected by the EPA program. If your house is of this age then you need assume that lead is present in your home and make sure your remodeling company is trained in safe lead paint removal. Naturally, the new procedures will add an expense to your project not required in newer homes.

Crimson has applied with the EPA to register as a certified renovation firm. We will also be receiving training and investing in equipment to comply with this new regulations to keep your family safe. Now I’ll be able to “Get The Lead Out” safely.

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Neil & Joel Visit Daniels Design & Remodeling

March 29, 2009 by Neil
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We recently got back from Fairfax Station, Virginia where we visitedDaniels Design & Remodeling. Here we are with the owner, Ted Daniels. We have known Ted for about five years since we both joined Remodelers Advantage.

Remodelers Advantage is a peer review group we are members of. Every six months we get together with ten other remodeling companies from around the country and evaluate their business. This month we all descended on Ted’s company outside of Washington, DC. We spent two days getting to know his employees, his systems and his family. On our third day we gave Ted advice on how to improve his operations. For our part we take home valuable knowledge not only from Ted, but from the other companies in attendance. We do nothing but eat, drink and sleep remodeling for three days.

We found some great new ideas on marketing as well as a fresh new energy to get back to work. We also learned about some new products being used in other parts of the country. The West coast always seems to lead the way on new technology. In the Midwest we tend to let them be the guinea pigs and learn from their mistakes. There are definitely some new and exciting ideas making their way here soon.

Even though we where in our nation’s capital we didn’t get to see the sites. Unless you count this view from Reagan International Airport!

The tall skinny white object in the background is the Washington Monument. Underneath is the barely discernible Lincoln Memorial. So much for sightseeing! We need to get back home to Illinois and building things.

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