Lead Paint!

You’d be hard pressed to sell a home with such a label attached to it because of lead paint. And yet, many older homes in the United States might qualify. You see, prior to 1978, lead paint and other products containing lead were widely used in homes and offices. Chipping and peeling lead paint can expose occupants to this hazardous material.

In addition, many older plumbing systems utilized lead based solder to join pipes. This lead can leech into the water, especially when running hot water. In certain areas, high concentrations of lead can even be found in the ground soil.

Unknown in years past, it is now clear that lead causes a number of health-related problems. In children this can include growth and learning disabilities, headaches and even brain damage. Adults are not immune either. High levels of lead have been tied to problem pregnancies, high-blood pressure and digestive problems.

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