Prior to the 1970s, it was common for homes to be painted with a lead-based paint due to the fact that it dried more quickly and offered a much more durable result. Fast forward to today, and the same lead paint that once graced the walls, doors, and window sills of houses across America is now known to be a major health hazard. Ohana Environmental Construction in Honolulu, HI, has been performing lead paint abatement for 35 years, and they know everything there is to know about lead paint removal.

As lead paint ages and begins to flake off and turn to dust, the heavy lead in the paint becomes small enough to be inhaled by homeowners, which can lead to nerve damage as well as brain and blood disorders. As it is most dangerous to pregnant women and children, the very first thing new homeowners must do is have their house inspected for this dangerous material. Ohana Environmental Construction is the most respected home inspection company in Hawaii and promises that every job, no matter how big or small, will be performed by fully-insured workers.

If the lead paint on walls and ceilings is not cracking or chipping off, often the best solution is simply to paint over it, sealing the lead in and preventing the dust from getting into the air. If it is decided that the further action must be taken, pregnant women and children must vacate the home at the time of lead paint removal process. The workers must wear disposable coveralls, hair covering, shoes, full goggles, and a HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) respirator. All lead paint must be removed via wet sanding, wet scraping, or heat stripping. The paint must then be collected on heavy-gauge plastic sheeting and disposed of properly. It's a complicated and sensitive process that's best left to the professionals at Ohana Environmental Construction.

Ohana Environmental Construction offers the best lead paint and asbestos abatement on the islands and offers emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Look at their website for a complete list of their services or call (808) 836-6955 to speak with someone directly about lead paint removal options.