Environmental
A Washington seller's home was built in 1962 and has original wood siding that was never repainted. The buyer should be concerned about:
AModern VOCs in the existing paint
BLead-based paint in the original paint layers, which was common before 1978✓ Correct
CAsbestos only — lead paint is only in siding primer
DNo concern — lead paint only chips if the home was renovated
Explanation
Pre-1978 homes commonly used lead-based paint. While interior paint is the most common concern, exterior paint (including wood siding) could also contain lead.
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