Renovate, Repar and Paint

gregchilds — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:45:00 +0000

Many of you are aware that as of April 22, the rules change. The EPA will begin to enforce the Renovate, Repair and Paint (RRP) rules that came in being on April 22, 2008. The changes are important for everyone to be aware of.

The main push of the RRP Rules is to ensure that the general public has a higher awareness of the dangers of lead-based paint. As of April 22, those involved in the renovations of homes built prior to 1978 will need to comply with these rules. Certified renovators, as we’re known, are certified by the EPA. Both our firm and our individual employees have been certified. We are no able to safely conduct work in homes where there is the potential for lead paint to exist.

We have all heard stories of small children eating lead-based paint chip off of windows sills and from around the house. That is certainly a problem, but I think the public is quite aware of this danger. What is publicized less are the dangers of dust. During renovation painted surface are disturbed during the demolition process. Dust particles from the paint are released into the air and spread beyond the work area. New procedures outlined by the EPA and taught during certification classes significantly reduces the amount of dust spread to areas outside the work area.

We have implemented many of the procedures the EPA is now requiring for years. Dust, be it lead ridden or otherwise, is disastrous in a renovation project. We want our clients to remember the dust the least!

For more information on the EPA’s new RRP Rule you can follow the link below.

www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm

You can also download the Renovate Right pamphlet that is part of the homeowner education process below:

http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovaterightbrochure.pdf

Tremont Street

gregchilds — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:29:36 +0000

Look for photos soon from our new project on Tremont Street in Boston. We’re starting the demolition this week. It’s a “gut” renovation of a 5-story brownstone. We’re very excited to get going.

The Barn

gregchilds — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:48:35 +0000

We’re fortunate enough to have done some interesting projects over the years. This one in particular is no exception.

I think most builders wouldn’t be excited to build what was titled “storage building.”. It would strike the average builder as too ordinary. Well, in delving into the details of this project by architect, Michael Price, you can see thee is more than just an empty souless bulding to house things. The details make this extremely unique.

No Slow Down for Us

gregchilds — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:26:36 +0000

Well, we’ve certainly been busy. We have 2 new projects in the works. Look for new photos and updates to the blog shortly. We’re just waiting on building permits!