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Re:Lead exposure in last century shrunk IQ scores of half of... by erosenbe0 on Wednesday March 09, 2022 @12:30AM (#30611245)
99.99% of the time there is zero cost reduction due to the presence of lead paint in a normally maintained home. All old homes have it or are assumed to have it.

Stripping is uncommon and can't remove all lead paint from porous surfaces anyway -- like concrete blocks, walls, or ledges.

Landlords use a special lead blocker paint if required to pass inspections. Otherwise -- who knows.

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