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Replacement <br /> Replacement is the safest and easiest way to abate a lead paint hazard. The <br /> advantages of replacing a structure with a new, lead free structure are; (1) the source <br /> of lead is permanently removed, and (2) no preventative rnaintena.nce is required <br /> on the replacement part. In some cases replacement is not feasible because the <br /> resident values the part, or it is not easily replaced due to structural or cost <br /> considerations. Replacement is the best method for abating windows coated with <br /> lead paint since there are so many surfaces requiring paint removal. Paint would <br /> have to be removed from the inside, outside, and sides of the sashes, the window <br /> frames to the outside edge of the frame, the slides, sash guides, and window wells. <br /> Doors, windows, and frames are particularly easy and cost-effective to remove. <br /> Encapsulation <br /> Encapsulation means to securely cover or resurface the lead-painted surface. Simply <br /> re-painting or covering walls with contact paper are not acceptable methods of lead <br /> paint abatement. <br /> The primary requirements of proper encapsulation are: <br /> • Using durable materials <br /> • Firmly securing materials <br /> • Maintaining the work over time <br /> Materials suitable for encapsulation of walls and ceilings include: <br /> • canvas backed vinyl wall coverings <br /> • formica <br /> • paneling <br /> • gypsum board <br /> • the <br /> • fiberglass mats <br /> • other durable material that does not readily tear, chip, or peel <br /> Materials suitable for encapsulation of floors include: <br /> • the <br /> • vinyl flooring <br /> • wood <br /> • stone <br /> E.1E.—1 .S. CRS :i2;89 abatement Gwidelines <br /> Page - 0.3 <br />