Articles
Below are informational articles about Encasement Systems and how they safely, effectively, and affordably solve the risks associated with exposure to hazardous building materials:
Getting Started - Read basic facts about how Encasement is a highly effective, low cost and time efficient hazardous surface abatement method that solves a multitude of Indoor Air Quality issues
Find out why & where encasement is the best way to solve your Lead and Asbestos abatement problems.
View the top reasons why you should choose encasement for your hazardous materials abatement needs.
Read an article published in AFE's Facilities Engineering Journal, regarding the abatement of hazardous materials by encasement.
Read an article published in AFE's Facilities Engineering Journal that discusses a large encasement project at a major Canadian hospital.
Myths About Abatement - Develop awareness regarding misleading and false claims about encasement systems as a viable abatement method.
Alternative Methods to Asbestos Removal - Read how The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS) has initiated several pilot programs to reduce the costs associated with asbestos abatement.
See how overall shifts in approaches have already taken place to make prevention of lead poisoning in the home possible on a broad scale.
Read about the
Role of Coatings in Mold and Mildew Remediation.
HazMat Abatement by Encasement
Manage In Place Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, Mold & Mildew.
California’s Health and Safety Code: Read about a new amendment that makes Lead-Based Paint abatement a priority.
Encasement of Mold & Mildew - This technical bulletin discusses eliminating indoor air quality hazards related to the presence of mold & mildew.
Mold & Mildew and Coatings - Find out what role coatings play in the safe remediation of mold & mildew contaminations.
Introduction To Soluble Salts - Read this article to develop a better understanding of soluble salts and their related issues.
The Inside Story, A Guide To Indoor Air Quality - A booklet prepared by the EPA and the CPSC to help you decide whether to take actions that can reduce the level of indoor air pollution in your home.
Making Federal Buildings Safe - A booklet prepared by the U.S. GSA to provide tips and guidance on ways to make federal buildings a safer place.
U. S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace.
Encasement of Asbestos Fireproofing in Hospital - read about an asbestos fireproofing encasement project completed at major Canadian hospital.
