OK, say you live in a home built before 1978 and are interested in remodeling. You must first understand that "the home is completely painted with lead-based paint" according to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) unless tested and proven otherwise. This was...
OSHA EPA HUD & Lead
Oh boy is there ever a problem between the three of the federal agencies that regulate how lead is handled in the residential remodeling world. The EPA's RRP rule came out last April and Levco has been all over it with training and lead safe work practices. I knew...
Egress Window photo Gallery
This is the nightmare no one wants to see. A fire in the basement with no way out. Here is an example of why the building code insists that below ground living spaces must have Egress Windows. Above ground living spaces need them too but below ground is where the...
Jobsite Safety
Levco Builders has a firm foundation in the safety world Joe is a Flight Paramedic and Diane is a former EMT. We as a company are always looking at our processes and procedures as well as our tools to ensure safety. Although all accidents cant be prevented we pride...