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CONTRACTORSDIRECTORYA Guide for Construction,Remodeling & Home Improvement

2 — Winter/Spring 2011 Contractor’s Directory

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Columbus GrovePhone: 419-659-2191

KentonLumber: 419-674-4156

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JL&11970 N. Minnich Rd. • Decatur, IN 46733Phone 260-724-4044 • Cell 260-433-5076

18+ Years Experience

Excavating

Total Site DevelopmentResidential & Commercial

• Septic Systems • Driveways •• Ponds • Basements •

** WE ALSO DO FENCE ROWS **

Jim & Lori [email protected]

Carlisle Belmont

allamericanhomes.com 322 Clinton St., Defiance

419-782-7882 americancustombuilder.com

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Elite NaturescapesLANDSCAPE SERVICE & GARDEN CENTER

New & Existing LandscapeDesign & Installation

Paver Patios, Retaining Walls, Flagstone, Maintenance

Trimming, Spraying, Landscape Consultations

Over 15 Years in BusinessProviding Quality Creative Low

Maintenance Landscape Solutions

Landscape Designer Clint GableHorticulture Degree O.S.U.“Call Our Landscape Hotline”

419-692-252510740 Elida Rd. • Delphos


Chief buildings are a smart choice!When you need a new building, you’re sure to find the right solution at the right price from the family of Chief Agri/Industrial buildings.

• Attractive

• Durable

• Easy to Install

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Kahle & Verhoff ConstructionLocal Independent DealerBox 100 • St. Rt. 108, Miller City, Ohio 45864

Office 419-876-3333 Fax 419-876-3332Leroy Kahle 419-615-2032 Gene Verhoff 419-236-2846

Chief buildingsare a smart choice!

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Extra strong all-steel solid web frame buildings thatoffer an extra long life!

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Value-priced, easy-to-erect acreage buildings with an all-galvanizedframe design.

Wood-steel and all-steel web-joint frame designs that are easy to install.

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202 N. Main St.

Continental, OH 45831

419-596-3896 Fax: 419-596-3895www.wollamag.com

Bulk Landscape Material

Wollam AgCenter

Boulders• Black/Green Mica

• Midnight Sky• Rainbow • River Rock

Other• Feather Rock Planters • Garden Path Rounds • Topsoil Mix • Sand

Mulch• Black Mulch • Brown Mulch • Red Mulch

Bulk Decorative Gravel

• Alabama Sunset • Chocolate Brown • Kingston Red • Maylan Black

• Meremac • Rose • Slatescape • Sunset Light• Very White • River Rock

Flagstones• Atlantic • Glacier Grey

• Gray Gorge • Indiana Buff• MI Sandstone • Mocha• PA Blue • Pocono Blend

• Red Steppers • Southern Buff

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J.L. Wannemacher Homes

2 miles west of Ottoville on Rt. 224, Ottoville, OH

419-453-3445

2 Models on Display

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101 East Main St., Pandora, OH(former location of Sommers Flooring)

419-384-3102

FULL LINE OF FLOOR COVERINGS Mannington • Beaulieu • Daltile • Tarkett

Shaw • American Oleans • Sommerset Hardwood

Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm • Sat 9am - 1pmAlso open by appointment

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Staff (l-r): Ryan Schlumbohm, Terry Siefer, Melissa Morman, John Schlumbohn, Gina Schlumbohm, Sue Schlumbohm

PANDORAFLOORING& SUPPLY

THE NARROW STORE WITH THE WIDE SELECTION

Complete water treatment systemsavailable for sulfur, iron, hard water,

pond systems & pond filtersComplete water treatment systemsavailable for sulfur, iron, hard water,

pond systems & pond filters

Complete water treatment systemsavailable for sulfur, iron, hard water,

pond systems & pond filters

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING• REFRIGERATION • SHEET METAL

AIR CONDITIONINGHEATING

REFRIGERATION

Fitzenrider, inc.

Cut your heating and cooling cost with a High Efficiency Trane Heating

& Cooling System.

Call 419-784-0828827 Perry St.,

Defiance, Ohio 43512

Anderson Windows • TrexDecking • Azek Decking

Insulation • Lumber • DoorsHardwood Flooring • Paint

Everything to Build Anything!

We Deliver: 937.686.6434

9016 SR 117, Box 284Huntsville, Ohio 43324

937.686.6434Fax: 937.686.3780

www.ohiolumber.com


mortonbuildings.com

GARAGES HOBBY SHOPSGENERAL PURPOSE

Morton Quality for all BudgetsDiscover seemingly endless possibilities with MortonBuildings’ suburban facilities—whether you are lookingto build a three-stall garage for your summertimewheels or a woodworking shop where you canunwind at night.

Working together, we can construct a building that isfunctional and accommodates your needs from basic to bold, plain to fancy, small to large. Your localMorton sales consultant will work closely with you tohelp you develop a concept that meets your personalbuilding needs.

Style & QualityF R O M B A S I C T O B O L D

For More Information800-447-7436Kenton, Paulding,

and Greenville, OH

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Located on Main Street in GLandorf

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$9,600 Erected

40’X64’X14’1 - 20’ x 14’, Slide Door, 1-3/0 Walk-In, Rafters 4’ O.C. $16,240 Erected

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PHONE: 419-659-5968310 N. High Street

Columbus Grove, Ohio 45830

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• Residential& Commercial

Pickup

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Residential & Commercial419-695-8516Free Fall Aeration

with Purchase of5-Step TreatmentProgram!

20 Years Experience Insured

Landscaping Lawn CareLandscape DesignEdge & MulchTree & Shrub TrimmingBed MaintenanceWeed ControlPavers Retaining Wall

Custom TreatmentsNew Lawn InstallationLawn RenovationTree & Shrub TreatmentAerationMowing

10% Senior Citizens Discount on All Services!

21 Years Experience • InsuredWe recently had a new metal roof installed on our home by Miller’s Metal Roof-ing. We were very satisfied with the outcome of our roofing project. They didan excellent job, were very professional, and completed the project in a timelymanner as promised. Our new roof looks wonderful, and we would recommendMiller’s to anyone looking to install a new metal roof.

Karen and Matthew Carroll, Decatur, IN

*40 Year Warranty *15 Colors to choose from

MilleR’S MetalRoofing & Siding

owner: Menno Miller25502 River Road, Woodburn, in 46797260-580-4087 • [email protected]

We Specialize inu Metal RoofS u Residential Roofs

u Barn Restoration


Van Wert Hospital Emergency Room

24/7We’re here for all your accident needs!

1250 S. Washington St. • Van Wert, OH419-238-2390 • www.vanwerthospital.org

Van Wert County Hospital

Maximize your potential with Improved Drainage• Dry up standing water

• Utmost earning potential

• Provide better oxygen to roots

• Healthier plants to withstand drought conditions

Check with INBODY DRAINAGE to see how drainage can pay for you!

Remember, It Doesn’t Cost, It Pays!!

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Inbody Drainage Co. Inc.Steve Gerten 419-943-2965 8603 Rd. 5, Leipsic

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Klausing Painting

FREE ESTIMATES CALL NOW FOR BEST PRICES

419- 384-3795

• Interior

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• Commercial

• Residential

• Farms

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Rural Energy Products, LLC9296 Van Wert-Willshire Rd., Van Wert, OH

800-546-3319 • 419-238-4580www.ruralenergyproducts.com

SPECIALWINTERSAVINGS

WE HAVE WOOD PELLETS FOR PELLET STOVES.......AND WOOD BRICKS FOR WOOD STOVES AND FIREPLACES

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“Your Alternative Heating Specialists”

We bring you more ways than everto save money on your heating!

128 Years In Business

Road & Driveway Stone

7053 Rd. M, Ottawaat Riley Creek

Phone: 419-523-6004

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• Save 50-70% Over the Cost of Replacement• Ready to use the same day and 5 year guarantee!• No job is too large or too small• A-1 is Locally Owned and “Fully Insured” • Don’t pay more for new concrete...PUMP IT UP instead!

FOUNDATION RePAIR• Home • Garage • Any Structure • 25 Year Warranty

1-866-901-8700 • 1-260-497-0808SERVING VAN WERT AREA SINCE 1996

Using the equity in your home is a smart way to fund home improvements, consolidate debt or even take a vacation! We have great rates, experienced loan officers and excellent service. So stop by Liberty National Bank and speak to a loan officer today. At Liberty, you can expect the best!

Wanting to do some Home Improvements?

Certain restrictions may apply. Subject to credit approval. Consult a tax advisor for the deductibility of interest.

Ada118 South Main(419) 634-5015

Bellefontaine1120 North Main(937) 592-5688

Kenton100 East Franklin(419) 673-1217

Expect the BestTM

Marysville160 Coleman’s Crossing(937) 642-0467

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K & LREADY MIX

Ready Mix Concretewww.kandlreadymix.com

900 John Brown Rd, Van Wert, OH

419-238-4140

Since 1957

• BUILDING STONE • PAVERS / LANDSCAPING BLOCK• BRICK SHAPES• BRICK • BLOCK • FACE BRICK • CAPSTONE

• CONCRETE BLOCK• SPLITFACE BLOCK• GLASS BLOCK• COMPLETE LINE OF RENTALS• STATE APPROVED SPECS • FIREPLACE MATERIALS

• RESTORATION PRODUCTS• CONCRETE REINFORCEMENTS• 40’ CONVEYOR AVAILABLE• CONCRETE SEALERS• CONCRETE STEPS

24384 St Rt 697, Delphos, OH

419-692-3431Rd D-5, Leipsic, OH

Coming Soon!

“From the brickyard to your home.”

US 224 & 115, Kalida, OH

419-532-35855511 St Rt 613, McComb, OH

419-293-293710391 St Rt 15, Ottawa, OH

419-523-4376

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SCHROEDERPLUMBING & HEATING

As reliableas the seasons...

• Ruud furnaces, air conditioners & heat pumps

• Ruud media & electronic air cleaners

• Ruud UV germicidal lights

• Ruud humidifiers

• Ruud ventilators & energy recovery ventilators

647 W. Ervin Rd. • Van Wert, Ohio

419-238-1546

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All Types of Construction,Concrete & Remodeling

Work

Please Leave A Message

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WET BASEMENT?

Since 1983

(1-800-287-9364)or call Schroeder Masonry

419-615-2865

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• Replacement Windows and Doors

• Vinyl Siding

• Room Additions

• Garages

• Interior Remodeling

RAGERHome Improvement, Inc.

John A. Rager

vanwert.com/rager Email: [email protected]

FREEESTIMATES

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ATTENTIONBUSINESSOWNERS!

CUBE TRUCKS DUMP VEHICLES

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• Builders • Plumbers • Electricians• Schools • Churches • ContractorsNO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW

SMALL YOUR BUSINESS IS!

If your answer is “YES” to the following questions, it may be time to replace those old, inefficient vehicles. Are your current business vehicles costing you money rather than making you money? Are costly repairs cutting into your bottomline? Now is the

time to call the Commercial Sales Department at Reineke Ford Lincoln before you buy anywhere else. Whether you need one vehicle or twenty we can save you money. Special Ford Motor Company Incentives are now available on new 2011 commercial vehicles. Let the Commercial Sales Department at Reineke assist you with all your business and personal ve-hicle leases and purchases.Contact Brad Redman or

Ed Schetter 419-425-2331 or

419-425-2291

12000 County Road 99 • FINDLAYwww.ReinekeFamilyDealerships.com

Lincoln

419-422-1661800-333-1661

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Quality Matters.9016 SR 117, Box 305

Huntsville, Ohio 43324937.686.4313

Fax: 937.686.5125www.ohioreadymix.com

Ready Mix Concrete • RebarWire Mesh • Sealing Products

Concrete Tools • VisqueenExpansion Joint • Fiber Reinforcement

Serving all of West Central Ohio.

Orders: 1.800.557.3112

TOOMAN ROOFING & PAINTING

PAINTING OF METAL SIDING

BARNS • ROOFS

GRAIN BINS & LEGS

419-943-2828 Cell: 419-235-2759

Leipsic, OH

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We are now carrying Diamond Cabinets

Custom Cabinets with a Full Line of Counter Tops

We Have Cabinets For Any Price Range We Also Have Installation

• Kitchen Cabinets • Home/Office Furniture • Cabinet Refacing • Laminate Work • Finish Trim

Custom WoodWorking 214 W. Main, Gilboa, Ohio • 419-456-3330

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SEIZE THE DAY’S

LOCAL AREA NEWS.

Seize the day and subscribe today; call your local newspaper

Putnam County Sentinel/Vidette 419-523-5709Putnam County Vidette 419-659-2173

Ada Herald 419-634-6055Mercer County Chronicle 419-678-2324

Paulding Progress 419-399-4015Van Wert Times Bulletin 419-238-2285

The Delphos Herald 419-695-0015for convenient home delivery.

Get a hold on your local community when you read the newspaper. We bring you complete coverage of the current events and developments in your area, so you can examine the community issues

affecting you and your family.


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ODOT Prequalified Aggregate SupplierPrecision Crushed Limestone

Gravel • Concrete SandMason Sand

Serving all of West Central Ohio

Get a Load of This!

We Deliver: 937.686.2488

9042 SR 117, Box 305Huntsville, Ohio 43324

937.686.2488Fax: 937.686.3650

www.duffquarry.com

36 Yearsof reliablelocal service WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Your Local Home Improvement SpecialistServing the Community for over 36 Years.

For Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, Spouting, Awnings, Patio Enclosures & more

*FREE ESTIMATES* *FINANCING AVAILABLE*

Bebout and HougRoofing and Siding, Inc.

“If you’re not getting our price, you may be paying too much!”

419-238-410Trevor Bebout ~ Gary Houg ~ Tom Bebout

•Free Computer Aided Design & Product Estimating •Job Site Delivery•Free Blueprint Estimating & Take Off Service •On Site Field Measurements•Free Computer Aided Design & Product Estimating •Job Site Delivery•Free Blueprint Estimating & Take Off Service •On Site Field Measurements

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Columbus Grove 9300 Ottawa Rd. • 419-659-2191Kenton 880 Fontaine St. • 419-674-4174

Van Wert 883 N. Washington St. • 419-238-0515Celina 8759 SR 703 • 419-394-2010

carterlumber.com

Find the latest in contemporary designs at Carter Lumber’s Kitchen & Bath Showroom. Stop in and get a free computerized design.Let Carter Lumber help make your project a success with model home programs, Yard Rewards, multiple price points, package discounts and on-time jobsite delivery. Carter Lumber is your project needs specialist.

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Quality You Can Count On• 24 hour emergency service • All material & labor have the best warranties in the business

• Superior Craftsmanship • Wide product range for YOUR budget • Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Todd Wallace ~ 419-203-6539For all your plumbing needs......

• Complete Water Treatment • Sewer Service / Sewer Camera • Fixtures • Water Heaters • • Sprinkler / Standpipe • Constant Pressure / Conventional Well Systems •

* A.O. Smith * Gerber * American Standard * Sterling Water Treatment * Flint & Walling * Goulds * General Gen Eye Pipe Inspection / Location System

For all your flooring needs think....

F & S FloorCovering

• Vinyl• Carpet

• Ceramic Tile• Hardwood• Draperies

• Wall Coverings

200 E. CentralVan Wert

419-238-3899Family owned & operated for

over 60 years

“Look for the man in the shiny blue van.”

419-532-3492 KALIDAWWW.SARKAELECTRIC.COM

The eco-friendlyAffinity™ SeriesAir Conditionersand Heat Pumps.

It’s as friendly to the environment as it is to your budget.

Offers only available on select systems.

Call your participating York Dealer for promotion dates and deals.

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Brick • BlockManufactured Stone • Fireplaces

Metal Culvert • Drainage TileLandscape Block • Paver Material

Masonry Supplies

Serving all of West Central Ohio

Orders: 937-686-3405

Supplying Tomorrow’s Products - Today

9101 SR 117, Box 305937.686.3405

Fax: 937.686.5341www.mrconcreteinc.com

419-968-2000

*Must have Local Phone Service in order to receive Digital TV and Internet Services. Additional restrictions may apply. Not available in all areas.

Contact us for information on our Digital Television (IPTV) Offering, or stop in and see a demonstration. Mention this Ad and receive a $20.00 Rebate when you sign up for Digital TV Service!

106 1/2 E Jackson Street Middle Point, OH 45863

Middle Point Home Telephone Company

Your Local Service Provider for:

Digital TV (IPTV)*

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Local & Long Distance Phone Service

Email: [email protected] www.middlepointtel.com

419-968-2000

*Must have Local Phone Service in order to receive Digital TV and Internet Services. Additional restrictions may apply. Not available in all areas.

Contact us for information on our Digital Television (IPTV) Offering, or stop in and see a demonstration. Mention this Ad and receive a $20.00 Rebate when you sign up for Digital TV Service!

106 1/2 E Jackson Street Middle Point, OH 45863

Middle Point Home Telephone Company

Your Local Service Provider for:

Digital TV (IPTV)*

High Speed Internet*

Local & Long Distance Phone Service

Email: [email protected] www.middlepointtel.com

Your home is a special place, a sanctu-ary where you can relax and rejuvenate. It may also be your most valuable asset, the single largest investment you make.

“Modest improvements can go a long way to enhance your home’s look and feel. And using multi-purpose materials will help you get the most out of your budget and protect your investment,” says Scott McGillivray, host of the hit television se-ries “Income Property.”

Here are some creative ways to stretch those home improvement dollars:

White’s the New Black The U.S. Secretary of Energy Ste-

ven Chu took a lot of heat for suggesting Americans paint their roofs white to reduce climate change, but he actually was onto something. Dark roofs absorb heat, raising carbon dioxide emissions and air condi-tioning bills.

Homeowners who need to buy a new roof or do repairs should consider install-ing light-colored materials or white roof coating. To learn about different coating options, do a little research at www.roof-coatings.org. You’ll not only protect your home’s exterior, but you’ll reduce home en-ergy bills and potentially help the planet.

Moonlighting Insulation

Insulation isn’t just for maintaining indoor temperature anymore. Recent in-novations in insulation allow it to safe-guard your home, in addition to keeping it comfortable. New technologies, such as insulation made from natural rock, provide additional benefits such as fire protection, soundproofing and water repellency.

One such new insulation, Roxul Com-fortBatt, is a thermal stone wool insulation for exterior walls, attics and crawlspaces that’s also fire-resistant. Another stone wool insulation product, Safe’n’Sound, is well-suited for interior walls and serves as soundproofing material. Both types of insulation are water-repellent to protect against mildew and mold.

Before starting an insulation project,

check out a free room-by-room “where to insulate” guide at www.roxul.com. It’s all about making your home safer and quieter while improving energy efficiency.

Free Rain Gutters are essential for preventing rain

water from eroding the soil around your foundation and preventing leaks from en-tering the basement or crawlspace. Repur-posed, they can also help garden enthusiasts collect rain water, saving on water bills.

To easily collect rain water, place a rain barrel just underneath a downspout. Use a debris screen to filter out leaves and debris, and a tight fitting lid to keep curious chil-dren away and prevent mosquitoes.

Cover Up Got drafty windows but can’t afford to

replace them? Consider using stylish hon-eycomb shades which have insulating prop-erties, such as those from HunterDouglas, or try thermal drapes from Jewel-Tex and other manufacturers. Either of these types of window treatments will help keep your house warmer in winter and cooler during summer. Plus, they’ll dress up your home while making it more energy efficient.

Regardless of your home improvement needs, there’s always a way to buy less and do more.

Stretch Your Home Improvement Dollars


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24-Hour 7-Day Emergency Service!

116 1st Street • Decatur, IN

www.marksheating.comEmail: [email protected]

419-238-62751-888-GO-MARKS

Mark's has three locations to serve you

IT’S HARD TO STOP A TRANE!Call Mark’s for all of your AirConditioning/Heating needs

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116 1st Street • Decatur, INMark’s has three locations to serve you!

24-Hour 7-Day Emergency Service

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111 E. Fourth St.Delphos, OH 45833

Call1-800-589-6950419-695-0015

Fax 419-695-4675

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Consumption of lead can result in many health problems, affecting the nervous system and kidneys and possibly in-terfering with fertility and reproduction. High doses of lead can cause mental retardation, behavior problems, brain damage, and even death.

Older homes may contain a good deal of lead. Lead used to be added to paint to make the product last longer and flow easier. Water pipes used to be made from lead, as was the solder used to connect the pipes. Lead may even be in the soil surrounding the home.

Because of the dangers lead presents, many homeowners are interested in retrofitting their homes to remove traces of old lead, or at least prevent future contamination. Hom-eowners who are just doing minor renovations may actually stir up lead and introduce it into the environment. That is why caution must be taken with older homes.

Whether one is hiring a contractor for renovations or do-ing the work him- or herself, a lead-safe manner should be followed.

* Cover entryways, venting, ductwork, flooring and other items in the room with an impermeable cover-ing to prevent the release of lead dust outside of the work area.

* Use wet-scraping and wet-sanding methods to mini-mize the amount of dust generated that could contain lead.

* Make sure tools, personnel and other equipment are cleaned before exiting the room so that dust is not spread.

* Use containers to securely store waste and debris so it can safely be removed from the house.

* Follow applicable laws for the proper disposal of lead-containing materials.

* Use HEPA-equipped vacuums to remove dust in a fi-nal clean-up of the work area. Wash down areas with water and an all-purpose cleaner so that settled dust is removed.

* Be sure all workers are wearing appropriate safety equipment, such as ventilators, masks, gloves and eyewear for protection.

* Hire a lead professional to do testing in the home to make sure lead is not present. Consumers can buy a do-it-yourself kit to test for lead-based paints in their homes. However, there may be false test results. Therefore, hiring a professional tester is the best op-tion.

* The Environmental Protection Agency requires that firms performing renovation in pre-1978 buildings use certified renovators for lead-safe work. Indi-viduals can become certified renovators by taking an eight-hour training course from an EPA-approved training provider.

What You Should Know About Lead-Based PaintLead-based paint is particularly dangerous because old-

er paint can chip and deteriorate, causing lead dust in the home. Children may eat lead paint chips, and residents may inhale the dust.

Actions should be taken to protect homeowners from lead-based paints in older homes.

* Painted items, such as doors, can be replaced. If a lot of debris will be generated, consult a professional.

* Covering up lead-based paint is a short-term solution. Sealants or gypsum wallboard can cover the paint. However, the old paint may continue to chip. Paint-ing over the old paint may temporarily lock in the lead, but once the new paint deteriorates, lead dust may be released.

* Removal is the best option. Professionals experienced in lead paint removal can do it safely. Homeowners should not try to remove a large area of lead-based paint on their own.

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