10 Things First Time Home Buyers Should Know About The Effects Of Lead Based Paint
Design by Diana Walton- Houston First Time Home Buyer Specialist
Hello and welcome to Houston First Time Home Buyers Edition, formally First Home Houston (FHH), where we provide useful information to help Houston first time home buyers make the most informed decision when it comes to buying, decorating, and maintaining their first home.
Although lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust and have some beneficial uses, lead can be extremely toxic to humans and animals.
The federal government banned consumer uses of lead-base paint in 1978. If you plan on purchasing a home that was build before 1978, here are few things you should know about the effects of lead based paint.
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We know that in addition to your health, protecting your family’s health is most important. For more information, please contact the national lead information center by calling 1088-424-5323 or visit www.epa.gov/lead and www.hud.gov/ offices/lead/. You may also visit Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by. Remember, if you are thinking of purchasing your first home, please contact us. We are here to help. We have been helping Houston first time home buyers since 2011 and we can help you. I hope you have an amazing day. Until next time...Diana
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Image: Lead Base Paint Image Designed by Diana - Supporting Image: EPA
