Lead Paint Under Vinyl Siding

Even if some did the vinyl would eventually crack and.

Lead paint under vinyl siding.

This is usually 3 red in color and it says warning. Pick the right paint. In the past painting vinyl siding wasn t possible because the paint wouldn t fully adhere to the siding. 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.

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. If there s a possibility that lead paint is on window sills on painted surfaces or under the vinyl siding epa rules come into play. Vinyl siding is only one of the re siding options. Before you side the building you should staple warning tape about every 2 feet on the old siding.

Consumer paint has not contained lead in decades however anyone working in an older dwelling built before 1978 may encounter old lead based paint. Before going any further allow enough time for. In regards to professional repainting v. Lead based paint below.

If we repaint the house will require fresh paint every 10 years or so. 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. I d prefer to go the vinyl siding route as it s a longer term solution. Siding either would be fine since professional who deal with lead paint on a daily basis would be completing the jobs.

The key in all of these options is in the quality of the material and the work. In some places you have to remove lead paint before re siding. The lead paint can be covered up in a safe and legal manner you should contact your local agency that deals with these issues. Builder and editorial adviser mike guertin replies.

While lead based paint does not present a hazard when intact i e. Various wood siding products hardi plank and aluminum are some of the other options. 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.