Is exterior paint toxic after it dries?

• <div><p>Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.</p></div>

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Q: Are old roof shingles toxic?

• <div><p>If your roof was constructed between 1930 and 1970, there&rsquo;s a possibility that the shingles contain asbestos. If that&rsquo;s the case, you should hire a professional for repairs and replacement, as they&rsquo;ll have the necessary equipment to stay safe from such a hazardous and cancer-causing substance. If your home was constructed after this period, it&rsquo;s unlikely that the shingles in place are toxic. In most cases, asbestos shingles are not recyclable, while standard asphalt shingles are recyclable.</p></div>

Q: Do I have to remove lead-based paint?

• <div><p>If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to dispose of hazardous wastes?

• <div><p>Household products such as paints, cleaners, oils, and batteries are considered hazardous and should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Instead, look for local household hazardous waste collection facilities where you can safely dispose of these items without harming the environment or human health.</p></div>

Q: How do pros handle hazardous materials during removal?

• <div><p>Professionals are trained in identifying hazardous materials and utilize industry-approved methods for safe handling and disposal. They adhere to regulatory frameworks to protect health and the environment, ensuring all materials are disposed of safely and responsibly.</p></div>

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Jeff & Tyler called to let us know when they were on their way. They were friendly, courteous,knowledgable,well organized,respectful, thorough, meticulous and educated us on care of our new flooring. They even gave us some history on the Hello Garage businesses. The gift of the floor mat was...
Hello Garage of Omaha
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Reviewed in February 2023
Matt showed up in a timely manner (non urgent request). Did great work, even fixed a light that hasn’t worked in years and we were told prior to Matt looking that they didn’t know what was wrong. He also put up my new light fixtures and did a great job! He also knew what was wrong with a can...
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Reviewed in November 2022
Thorough job. Insulation has kept my furnace from hardly running in my shop this year. Will hire again.
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Reviewed in August 2022
On time, super friendly, very clean, did an amazing job! Very impressed with how thorough they were! Very reasonable pricing as well! Would 100% hire them again in the future!
Swick's Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2022
It went great. Amy does a wonderful job and I am sad that she moved away.
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Reviewed in November 2021
Bishop Building & Concrete LLC, Owner is Professional with knowledge, experience, great work ethics. The project was started and completed in the time frame that was specified. Clean up was exceptionally done. Very satisfied with the workmanship. We have received several compliments on the...
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They reroofed my rental property in Greenville, SC and they were great! They showed up on time, cleaned up after and were very polite. Affordable price and good quality
Mighty Dog Roofing of Greenville
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Reviewed in July 2011
First I must say that this was the best experience I could have in the circumstances. A huge tree was covering the front of my house and I was sure there was extensive damage. I cannot think of any way I could have asked for better service from than I got that day. <br /> <br /> I had called...
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GreenLine Lawn Service

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"Chris was a very polite young man ,He did every thing I ask him to do did it in a timely manner . This man is a USM"

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"They did some extra stuff that I didn't know needed to be done!!"

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"KYLE WAS QUICK AND EFFICIENT KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL AND RESPECTFUL FAST RESPONDING OVERCOMING VERY CHALLENGING OBSTACLES!! EXTREMELY PATIENT WHEN I ASKED A MILLION QUESTIONS! FOCUSED ON ALL MY WANTS AND NEEDS GAVE ME A FREE QUOTE. WENT ABOVE AND BEOND TO HELP ME WITH MY DREAM GARDEN AND NOW BEAUTIFUL YARD! I DONT THINK I COULD HAVE FOUND ANYONE MORE PERFECT FOR THE JOB! MY LAWN LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS I WOULD!!!!"

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Osborn Lawn Care & Mower Repair

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B&B Snow Removal

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In business since 2018

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Julins Property Pros

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

If your roof was constructed between 1930 and 1970, there’s a possibility that the shingles contain asbestos. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional for repairs and replacement, as they’ll have the necessary equipment to stay safe from such a hazardous and cancer-causing substance. If your home was constructed after this period, it’s unlikely that the shingles in place are toxic. In most cases, asbestos shingles are not recyclable, while standard asphalt shingles are recyclable.

If the lead paint is in a place that is not easily disturbed and is not flaking or deteriorating, you do not necessarily need to remove it. Lead is toxic when dust particles or flakes from peeling lead paint are ingested. If people are not in the area with the lead paint, it may be safe to leave it in place. You still may want to consider encapsulation with a paint formulated for covering lead-based paint, just for an added layer of protection.

Exterior paint contains a higher level of VOCs, which can be dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a long period of time. The good news is that paint’s toxicity reduces significantly once fully dried and cured. Do not keep open exterior paint cans in your home, basement, or garage, exposing your household to harmful chemicals over time.

Household products such as paints, cleaners, oils, and batteries are considered hazardous and should not be disposed of with regular household waste. Instead, look for local household hazardous waste collection facilities where you can safely dispose of these items without harming the environment or human health.

Professionals are trained in identifying hazardous materials and utilize industry-approved methods for safe handling and disposal. They adhere to regulatory frameworks to protect health and the environment, ensuring all materials are disposed of safely and responsibly.

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