chillywillylove
chillywillylove t1_jedf1gp wrote
Reply to comment by MushroomFunForAll in Repainting exterior trim - old paint has lead in it by Alifeinmotion
Heat gun is actually one of the safest ways to remove lead paint.
chillywillylove t1_j9rya12 wrote
> (I read online that a good reason why your room is especially cold is potentially due to a cracked window)
Sorry but that's nonsense. The crack will have zero effect on the temperature of your room
chillywillylove t1_jegq0fz wrote
Reply to comment by MushroomFunForAll in Repainting exterior trim - old paint has lead in it by Alifeinmotion
Lots of official sources recommend it. Eg. https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2502.pdf
As long as you just soften the paint rather than absolutely roasting it then it doesn't create dangerous fumes.