Get the lead out. What you don’t see can harm your family.
An amount of lead dust as small as ½ of one grain of salt is enough to cause serious harm.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Did you know there could be products in your
Lead.
Don’t take it with a grain of salt.
home that contain toxic levels of lead? Lead was
a common ingredient in paint and other materials
until 1978, when it was banned for use in homes
because of its health hazards. Homes that were built
before 1978 could contain dangerous levels of lead.
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The dangers.
The friction created just by opening and closing
windows and doors can generate lead dust,
which then contaminates your home.
While lead can be found in many areas throughout homes
built prior to 1978, areas around single-pane windows are
especially risky. The friction created by opening and closing windows and doors can generate lead dust, which then
contaminates the household. Lead dust is also generated
by deterioration caused by moisture and thermal exposure.
This toxic dust is inhaled and inadvertently spread to other
areas of the home. Children in contaminated households
ingest dust via normal hand-to-mouth activity.
The effects.
In children, lead can cause:
● Nervous system and kidney damage.
● Learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and decreased intelligence.
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● Speech, language, and behavior problems.
● Poor muscle coordination.
● Decreased muscle and bone growth.
● Hearing damage.
In adults, lead can cause;
● Increased chance of illness during pregnancy.
● Harm to a fetus, including brain damage or death.
● Fertility problems.
● High blood pressure.
● Digestive problems.
● Nerve disorders.
● Memory and concentration problems.
● Muscle and joint pain.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The solution.
Unlike merely painting or papering over a lead-painted
surface, lead abatement is a way to permanently remove
hazards. The only way to permanently eliminate the risk
of lead poisoning caused by lead-painted windows is to
replace them.
Lead dust hazards are present with an amount of
dust in a window sill as small as 40 micrograms—
about the same amount as ½ of one grain of salt.
At Simonton, we understand that nothing is more
important than your family’s safety. That’s why we
believe the Lead Awareness Program is so important,
and why we’re helping trade professionals comply
The tools you need.
with lead-safe practices. To learn more about lead
abatement, visit simonton.com/leadsafe.
Only contractors certified by EPA-approved
training providers are qualified to complete
home improvement projects in homes that
contain lead.
An unwavering commitment to quality has set Simonton
apart for more than 65 years. Thanks to quality products
and satisfied customers, Simonton has grown to become
one of the largest and most trusted vinyl window and
Why choose Simonton?
door manufacturers in the United States. Simonton
remains a market leader by continuing to advance the
designs of our windows and doors, while developing
new products that meet today’s unique economical,
environmental and energy-related demands. Each is
differentiated by unique features so you can find exactly
the right windows and doors for your home, climate
and lifestyle. And thanks to designer hardware options
and custom grid and glass configurations, Simonton
windows and doors provide the beauty that will
complement your home perfectly.
The Simonton Difference.
Service. Simonton has always believed that service begins after the sale.
For more than 65 years, outstanding service has been one of our most important
hallmarks. Our delivery times are the most dependable in the industry.
And Simonton delivers custom-made windows within one week.
Warranty. When you build a great window, you can back it with a great
warranty. Our comprehensive Lifetime Limited Warranty is one of the best
anywhere. And because even the best warranty is worthless if a company isn’t
around to back it up, you’ll enjoy peace of mind in knowing that Simonton was
“Highest in Customer
Satisfaction with
Windows and Doors,
Two Years in a Row.”
here yesterday and will be here tomorrow.
Energy Efficiency. Simonton understands that saving energy is more
important than ever. That’s why our windows and doors are loaded with features
for optimum thermal efficiency. The premium vinyl used in their construction is
inherently an excellent insulator. Advanced Low E glass coatings, exclusive spacer
systems, proven insulating glass units and Argon gas all work together to ensure
the best energy efficiency possible.
Simonton Windows received the highest numerical score among window and door manufacturers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010–2011
Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Studies.SM 2011 study based on responses from 2,605 consumers measuring 11 brands and measures opinions of
consumers who purchased new windows or patio doors in the previous 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of
consumers surveyed in March–April 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com
simonton.com/leadsafe
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The information contained in this brochure is not comprehensive. For complete details on EPA’s requirements, EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule, and the facts about lead and lead exposure, please see epa.gov/leadsafe.
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