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Cut the metal frame stock with a hack saw and miter box Install the corner clips Lay the new screen mesh over the frame Press the spline into the frame Press the spline into the corners Trim the spline and excess screen

In the basement bedroom we wanted to replace the drywall 12 inches from the floor and install ceramic tile as the baseboard. First we thoroughly cleaned any mildew and mold spores from the studs with a strong bleach cleanser. We also opened up the wall in the den so that any water from flooding can…

An XRF Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS) defines acceptable operating specifications and procedures for each model of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) lead-based paint analyzer. An inspector must follow the XRF Performance Characteristic Sheet for all inspection activities. First the inspector must take at least three calibration check reading before starting the inspection.  Calibration again must be conducted…

Room equivalent is a part of a residence EG: room, house exterior, hallway, etc. Each room equivalent is comprised of components such as floor, wall or ceiling. A testing combination is comprised of the room equivalent, component type, substrate and visible paint color Inspect each testing combination in each room equivalent, unless similar building component…

In certain situations, we will use paint chip to determine whether there is lead paint contamination. Although dust wipes is easier, faster and more cost effective, paint chip is a veritable method. Tools: Sharp stainless steel paint scraper. B. Disposable wipes for cleaning paint scraper. C. Non-sterilized non-powdered disposable gloves. D. Hard-shelled containers (such as…

By Benny L. Kass  District residents who plan to sell or rent their homes will now have to comply with tougher lead paint requirements that must be satisfied before the deal can go through. If the home in which you live or rent was built before 1978, chances are there is — or at one time…

Resealable rigid walled container for use as paint chip sample collection containers, e.g. screw‐top plastic centrifuge tube Note: Resealable plastic bags are not suitable for holding and transporting dried paint chip samples due to potential losses of paint chips during laboratory handling.  Steel or plastic measuring ruler ‐ metric only with millimeter and centimeter divisions …