Home
Improvement Loans
We loan you the money for your project at terms you can
afford
Project Management
We provide expert advice during all phases of your construction
project
Energy
Smart™ Loans
We have special low interest loans for energy improvements
Assisted
Home Performance Program
NYSERDA, the state energy agency, pays half the cost
of some energy improvements
Mini-Repair
We do small but important repairs at a very low
cost
Lead
Paint and Your Home
We inspect for deteriorated paint and
make sure it is taken care of safely
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INHS helps our customers reduce lead paint hazards in their homes.
Some facts about lead-based paint:
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Children, Lead Poisoning Can Cause |
| Damage
to the brain and nervous system |
| Behavior
and learning problems |
| Slowed
growth |
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In Adults, Lead Poisoning Can Cause
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High blood pressure |
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Reproductive problems |
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Memory problems |
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- Lead
was used in paint to improve its performance
- Residential
paint with lead is no longer sold
- Most
houses built before 1978 contain some lead-based paint
- Lead-based
paint in good condition is NOT hazardous
- Lead
dust from deteriorating lead-based paint IS hazardous, particularly
to children
- Renovation
or repairs done improperly can cause excessive lead dust and hazards
for the workers and the occupants
INHS
is knowledgeable about the hazards that are created by lead-based paint
in older housing. Our trained, EPA certified staff will advise you of
potential lead-based hazards during your renovation or purchase.
Whether
you are getting a home improvement
loan or a purchase
loan, INHS
staff will:
- Inspect
the property for deteriorated paint and tell you in a written report
where lead hazards might be and how you can protect yourself and your
family
- Arrange
for further paint testing if it is required
- Ensure
that properly trained workers work on lead-based painted surfaces
using lead-safe work practices
- At
the completion of the work, inspect and test (if necessary) to ensure
that no lead hazards were left behind.
INHS is also:
- Educating
all of our customers, contractors, and partners about the dangers
of lead-based paint
- Training
contractors to use lead-safe construction techniques
- Offering
free paint testing, if needed, as part of our renovation and home
purchase loans
Here are some links to more information about lead-based paint:
Questions?
Contact Scott Reynolds at sreynolds@ithacaNHS.org
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