Question from BRJ
Hello,
I was wondering how toxic lead flashing might be under a window sill? And if it’s likely a person with MCS could react to it, despite it being outside? I’ve been feeling ill in my bedroom for several months now despite taking everything out of it, and yet I feel ok in the rooms in the downstairs of the house. I’ve been working through all the possibilities so any advice you could give me on the lead flashing would be very appreciated.
Many Thanks
Debra’s Answer
Lead doesn’t outgas, to my knowledge. It can be absorbed through the skin with skin contact and it can be inhaled if it is contained in dust (such as sanded paint), but just sitting there undistrubed, it doesn’t contribute to air pollution.
I don’t think this is the problem. But if anyone else has reacted to lead, I’m sure they will write!
