Like a Lead Balloon, Comes Lead Paint Regulations!

By Robert Robillard

Image: http://keetsa.com/ Lead Paint Issues There are New laws for containment and clean-up with lead-based paint.  On April 22, new regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency require that contractors working in homes built before 1978 must follow strict containment and clean-up procedures when encountering lead-based paint.  Ignoring these lead paint regulations can result in…

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A Return To Skilled Trade Education

By Robert Robillard

Skilled Trade Jobs Skilled trade jobs are now among the “Hot Jobs” for 2009. 30% of Employers Worldwide Struggling to Find Qualified Job Candidates Skilled Trades People, Sales Representatives, and Technicians Most In-Demand Globally Remodelers have long lamented the gutting of skilled-trade education, but recent developments — combined with worrisome school dropout rates, massive job…

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Protecting A House From Dust During Construction

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Zip wall product from blakeproducts.com Controlling Remodeling and Construction Dust In recent posts I have discussed the importance of controlling job site dust and keeping a clean work site.   Protecting a house from dust during construction happens before the job starts. Educating The Client: Take the time to include wording in your contract detailing…

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Pollen Tec Screen Fabric

By Robert Robillard

Pollen Tec Screen The PollenTec Screen was introduced in 2007 and is now available for the first time in North America by Screens inc of Phoenix Arizona. The Pollen Tec Screen Fabric allows fresh air to flow into your rooms while filtering out up to 100% of pollens. Tests verified that 100% of grass pollens,…

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