What Should Property Owners Know About XRF Lead Testing?
Do you have lead paint on your property which you don't realize it? Yes, is the answer for many of the homes that were built before 1978 in New York. Older houses may have lead paint under paintwork applied several decades ago on the walls, doors, windows, trim and other parts of the house. Lead dust can be a problem when these surfaces are damaged or when they are disturbed in the process of making improvements. Why is it important to detect lead prior to renovation? Disturbing lead containing coatings can occur during activities like sanding, scraping, drilling, cutting or removing painted parts. Professional XRF Lead Testing in NY can give you an idea of whether there is lead on painted surfaces without having to sample a lot of surfaces. An X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer is a tool used to determine the amount of lead present in the layers of paint; the results from the XRF can be valuable for the property owner, the contractor, and/or the building manager. ...