Lead-Based PaintMost structures built before 1960 contain heavily leaded paint, and some structures built as recently as 1978 may also contain lead paint. Lead additives to paints were considered a durability contributor and were applied to a wide variety of structures. Today, these materials are known for posing adverse health factors in humans.

Exposure to lead-based paint in older or historic structures should be assessed by a qualified professional. Historic preservation work, whether component removal or otherwise, requires not only an experienced company to conduct proper abatement, but a company that is sensitive to the importance of preservation of the structure.

Western Technologies has performed more than 750 lead-based paint abatement projects over the last ten years. Our projects have included multi-family public housing, single-family residences, historic rail stations, industrial and manufacturing plants, government and military installations, commercial buildings, bridges, water towers and public and private schools.

Many different regulations affect the removal of lead-based paint. These include federal and state regulations outlining exposure requirements for exposure minimization, personnel and occupant protection, removal techniques, and disposal.