"Two ideas: we installed a "Green Space" plastic envelop thru out our dirt crawl space. All window vents are now sealed but can be removed if needed. No more cross winds of humid air or rain. All flooring is insulated from inside…"
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Nasty Paint on Wood Framing Around Aluminum Window Sashes
Gregory Macneil's article, "Getting Under Second Skins" focused on prepping and repainting the wood shingles discovered under old vinyl siding. He doesn't mention what he did with the old wood frames…Continue
Tags: lead paint on window frames
Started Nov 17, 2009
Infrared Paint Removal - A Safer, Gentler, Greener Method
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Paint stripping is often quickly glossed over in the full scope of renovation of old homes and buildings. Keeping safe while doing it is a serious matter, especially if children and pregnant women…Continue
Tags: green paint remover, lead paint removal, Speedheater, infrared paint remover, safe paint removal
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lair Tienter Sep 13, 2009.
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Catherine Brooks replied to Kathy Keen's discussion exterior paint blisters and peels off to bare wood on only one section of houseCatherine Brooks replied to Shelley's discussion Removing glued carpet"The Eco-strip's Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover is used to loosen old vinyl tiling for removal. Then folks heat up the residual glue and scrap it off. Maybe this low heat device would work on rugs, too."
Catherine Brooks commented on John Leeke's video
Window Sash Repair, Stile End Checks
"Good teaching of "Wet Method" for safe containment of lead paint. Rarely explained in ed materials about leadsafe work practices (see www.epa.gov/lead) Shows how small scraping jobs done safely. Bigger jobs require other methods."
Catherine Brooks commented on Ivan Reyes's blog post Our Just Bought 2-3 Year Labor of Love."Regardless if you do the demo yourselves or hire a contractor, use lead-safe work practices with all that old lead paint! It is dangerous work. Read www.epa.gov/lead. EPA now has a law requiring contractors to be RRP Certified (Renovation, Repair,…"
Catherine Brooks replied to Paula Shanks's discussion Stripping wood trim"Definitely cheaper for you to do the job yourselves, but be careful with that 100 year old lead-based paint.Removing baseboards is not always necessary if you can strip them in place without creating a big mess inside your house. You need good…"
Catherine Brooks posted a discussionNasty Paint on Wood Framing Around Aluminum Window Sashes
Gregory Macneil's article, "Getting Under Second Skins" focused on prepping and repainting the wood shingles discovered under old vinyl siding. He doesn't mention what he did with the old wood frames around the newer aluminum window sashes. I assume they were needing some repainting also. Any ideas how to do that safely when the surfaces aren't so large and flat?
Catherine Brooks replied to Ray Tschoepe's discussion Removing glazing putty"Infrared low heat Speedheater softens glazing putty too with little risk of breaking glass. Radiant heat goes only where you point it. A great tip: make your own shield out of thick cardboard, Cover it with 3-4 layers of household aluminum foil, and…"
Lair Tienter replied to Catherine Brooks's discussion Infrared Paint Removal - A Safer, Gentler, Greener Method"This is little more than an advertisement for a product you sell. You have answered every post with the same answer. WE GET IT! Thank you"
Catherine Brooks replied to Ray Tschoepe's discussion Removing glazing putty"With any heat, you have to be careful about not heating the lead-based paint on the wood too much while you are softening the putty. The Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover is safe for both functions and the only infrared one which is UL-certified…"
Catherine Brooks posted a discussionInfrared Paint Removal - A Safer, Gentler, Greener Method
Paint stripping is often quickly glossed over in the full scope of renovation of old homes and buildings. Keeping safe while doing it is a serious matter, especially if children and pregnant women are present. Permanent brain and other organ damage can result if lead-safe work practices are not followed and a safe method is not used. Read more about how the Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover can be a more cost-effective and safer solution than sanding or chemicals.
Catherine Brooks replied to andrew l hintz sr's discussion old windows"When you do restore the wood windows or any old wood structures, and you want your new paint or varnish to stick well and last longer, strip that old lead paint right down to the bare wood. Low heat infrared paint removers or steam, as you know, are…"
Catherine Brooks replied to john's discussion window sash putty"Try infrared heat. Softens putty and less gooey. Safer than soldering gun.
Catherine Brooks
www.eco-strip.com"
Catherine Brooks replied to John Leeke's discussion Lead-Safe Work"Consider low temperature infrared heat. It generates little dust and not lead fumes and is half the temp of heat guns so lower risk of scorching or fire. No goo and gentle on the wood.
Catherine Brooks
www.Eco-Strip.com"
Catherine Brooks replied to Mike D's discussion Old Wood Floor Restoration"Good idea to put oil back in that dry varnish or old paint. If it is old, lead-based paint, don't sand it or you will generate dangerous lead dust. Consider a safer method of infrared heat, Speedheater.
Catherine Brooks
www.eco-strip.com"
Catherine Brooks replied to Debbie Martino's discussion Restoring a large fixed pane window"Remember to strip the old lead paint off before you start repairs. That was you won't be creating lead dust and chips while you do the repairs. Do it safely, tho'. Research the Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover.
Catherine…"
Catherine Brooks replied to doctorjoey3's discussion Old window frames"If you do use these old windows, strip all the lead-based paint off so your new paint adheres well. Infrared low heat is a new technology that is safe, fast, and clean. The Speedheater was invented by a historic restorationist in Sweden and has been…"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- Started a small company, Eco-Strip LLC to sell the new technology of Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover designed and manufactured in Sweden.
- Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:
- Sadly, we power washed our old cottage before we knew about the wood damage it caused. Now we consult with homeowners wanting a gentler, leadsafe method to get old lead-based paint off interior woodwork and clapboards.
- Website:
- http://www.eco-strip.com
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