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> lead paint (which is an unmitigated disaster on a double hung window, possibly exceeding the degree of hazard from every other lead painted part of a house co
by yjftsjthsd-h 3y ago
> lead paint (which is an unmitigated disaster on a double hung window, possibly exceeding the degree of hazard from every other lead painted part of a house combined),
I'm drawing a blank; why is lead more dangerous there than elsewhere?
- amluto 3y agoBecause you end up with lead-painted surfaces that rub against each other when you open and close the window, which can turn the paint into a fine airborne powder. Other than that, lead and its common compounds as used in paint are solids and are ordinarily pretty good at staying put. Unless you chew on the wall or the paint is damaged, lead painted surfaces may not be immediate hazards if you leave them alone.
- ipqk 3y agoPaint can flake off in other areas too (like corners where pets & humans brush constantly against it). For adults, this is not a big deal because we'll just eventually sweep it or vacuum it, but for babies or pets, they may eat it which is very bad.