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Historic Downtown Churches The historic churches on and around North Orange Avenue, Church Street, and the blocks between Lake Eola and the CBD — First Baptist of Orlando, First United Methodist, St.

Lead paint is the first technical issue on any pre-1978 childcare facility re-roofing project in Orlando. EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to any work that disturbs lead-containing materials at a facility that serves children under six — and "disturbs" has a broad definition that includes mechanical fastening through walls, removal of lead-containing rooftop HVAC curbs, and demolition of pre-1978 parapet copings. Our crews are EPA RRP-certified. We conduct a pre-project lead assessment and include a lead remediation plan in our pre-construction scope for any pre-1978 childcare building. This isn't optional compliance — it's federal law with per-day penalties for violations.

Vapor control and moisture management in childcare facility roofing in Orlando receives more attention than in standard commercial buildings because children are more susceptible to mold-related respiratory conditions than adults. A roof assembly with a moisture intrusion problem in a childcare building creates a licensing risk, not just a maintenance problem. We specify vapor retarder placement based on Orlando's climate zone and the facility's specific HVAC configuration — not from a generic commercial template — and we include a moisture baseline reading of the existing deck and insulation before specifying the new assembly.

Daycare & Childcare Roofing — Technical Questions

What is the EPA RRP Rule and does it apply to our childcare re-roof?

The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule requires that contractors performing renovation work that disturbs lead-based paint in facilities that serve children under six hold EPA RRP certification and follow specific work practice standards — contained work areas, no dry sanding or open-air demolition, HEPA vacuum cleanup, and post-work clearance verification. If your facility was built before 1978, assume lead-based paint is present until a certified inspector tests and clears it. We are RRP-certified and include lead assessment as a standard pre-construction step on pre-1978 facilities.

How do you assess whether existing insulation has moisture damage before re-roofing?